Last updated July 2026 · requirements verified against regulator publications 20 July 2026 · all courses free at the point of access
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PEI dentists are regulated by the Prince Edward Island Dental College. The Continuing Competence Program requires 90 credits per three-year cycle, including at least 30 Category 1 credits; the current cycle runs 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028, and new registrants receive prorated requirements.
Alongside the headline requirement, keep these on your radar:
- At least 30 Category 1 credits per cycle
- Management of Medical Emergencies in Dental Clinics course at least once per cycle
- New registrants receive prorated requirements
Where free online CE fits: Free certificated CE fits PEI's Continuing Competence Program, anchored by the 30 Category 1 minimum. New registrants get prorated targets, so a dentist joining mid-cycle shouldn't plan against the full 90. 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 Prince Edward Island
The current cycle runs 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2028 — a fixed window, not a rolling one. Lock in the medical-emergencies course and the Category 1 floor in the first half of the cycle, and the remaining credits average out to a comfortable 20-odd hours a year.
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Prince Edward Island CE at a glance
- CE required: 90 credits per 3-year cycle
- Regulator: Prince Edward Island Dental College
- Cycle: 3-year cycle (current: 1 Apr 2025 – 31 Mar 2028)
- Online learning: At least 30 credits must be Category 1 — balance online learning against that floor
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Frequently asked questions
How much CE do dentists need in Prince Edward Island?
90 credits per 3-year cycle. Key conditions: At least 30 Category 1 credits per cycle. Requirements change — always confirm the current rules with the PEI Dental College.
Do free online courses count toward CE in Prince Edward Island?
Most listed providers hold ADA CERP or AGD PACE recognition, widely accepted across Canadian regulation. The Prince Edward Island-specific point: at least 30 credits must be Category 1 — balance online learning against that floor.
Who regulates dentists in Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island Dental College. 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.