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Primary source: North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners — official site. Requirements on this page are summarised from the Board's published rules — always confirm the current rules at the source.
Dentists in North Dakota renew under the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners; the headline requirement is 32 hours per biennial renewal — spread across the cycle it’s roughly two certificated hours a month (figures drawn from published summaries of the Board’s rules — always confirm current requirements with the Board before relying on them).
The board attaches named requirements beyond the total — these are the ones that catch people at audit:
- Two hours of infection control and two hours of ethics or jurisprudence each cycle
- Up to 16 of the 32 may be home study
How free online courses slot in: every major free platform in this directory issues certificates under ADA CERP or AGD PACE recognition. Spread across the cycle it’s roughly two certificated hours a month; block one recurring lunch hour for a free webinar and the cycle closes itself out.
Browse certificated courses for your CE record →A starting sample across clinical areas
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do North Dakota dentists need?
32 hours per biennial renewal, under the North Dakota State Board of Dental Examiners. Format and category parameters sit in the Board’s rule — confirm the current text before relying on a plan.
Do free online courses count in North Dakota?
Yes — recognised-provider online courses are accepted within the rule’s format parameters (up to 16 of the 32 may be home study), and the free certificated platforms in this directory can carry a large share of a biennial cycle.
Is CPR required?
Most boards expect current CPR/BLS certification as a standing matter — North Dakota’s current rule text is the place to confirm the exact wording and format before your renewal.
Do I submit certificates at renewal?
Generally you attest at renewal and keep records for audit — one dated folder of certificates per year is the system that survives an audit letter. Check whether your board uses CE Broker or its own reporting portal.
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