Last updated July 2026 · requirements verified against regulator publications 20 July 2026 · all courses free at the point of access
Written by Dr Sam — practising dentist, Australia, and the clinician behind this directory. About the author →
New Brunswick dentists are regulated by the New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS). Since 2025, cycles run from 1 January to 31 December of the following year. General dentists require 60 credits per 2-year cycle, including at least 20 clinical-dental credits; specialists must obtain at least half of their credits in their registered specialty.
Alongside the headline requirement, keep these on your radar:
- At least 20 of the 60 credits must be clinical-dental
- Category caps: max 20 practice-management, 10 dental/medical-emergency, 10 non-clinical and 5 wellness credits
- Specialists: at least half of all credits in the registered specialty
Where free online CE fits: Free online CE fits, but New Brunswick's caps do the steering: of 60 credits, at least 20 must be clinical-dental, and the ceilings on practice management (20), emergencies (10), non-clinical (10) and wellness (5) mean a cycle can't be built from soft content. Specialists carry the extra rule of keeping half their credits in-specialty. Log each course the day you finish it with the free CE tracker (pick your province from the Canada presets — cycle dates and targets are preloaded), and see the Canada CE guide for the national picture.
Planning a cycle in New Brunswick
Structure the two-year cycle around the clinical floor first — 20+ clinical-dental credits from certificated coursework — then spend the capped categories deliberately. The caps sum well above the total, so there's flexibility, but the clinical minimum is the component that fails audits when left to chance.
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New Brunswick CE at a glance
- CE required: 60 credits per 2-year cycle
- Regulator: New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS)
- Cycle: 2-year cycle (1 Jan – 31 Dec of following year, since 2025)
- Online learning: Category caps shape an online-heavy cycle — keep clinical-dental credits at 20+
A starting sample across clinical areas
- Inside Expert Series: Business
- Keep it Simple Silly: Efficient Implant Restorative Dentistry
- Prevention is Profitable
- Scaling Up: Solutions for Efficient Patient-Centered Periodontal Care
- Introduction to Dental Sleep Medicine Billing
- Practicing Ideal Pediatric Dentistry
- Targeting the Complications of Xerostomia
- Bone Grafting for the Dental Surgeon
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Frequently asked questions
How much CE do dentists need in New Brunswick?
60 credits per 2-year cycle. Key conditions: At least 20 of the 60 credits must be clinical-dental. Requirements change — always confirm the current rules with the NBDS.
Do free online courses count toward CE in New Brunswick?
The bulk of this directory carries ADA CERP or AGD PACE recognition, the programmes Canadian regulators lean on. The New Brunswick-specific point: category caps shape an online-heavy cycle — keep clinical-dental credits at 20+.
Who regulates dentists in New Brunswick?
New Brunswick Dental Society (NBDS). It sets the CE requirement, audits compliance and publishes the current rules — treat its website as the primary source.
How should I keep records?
Download the certificate for every completed course the day you finish it, and log it in a tracker against your cycle target. The free CE tracker on this site has a preset for each Canadian province and territory with the verified target and cycle preloaded.