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Written by Dr Sam — practising dentist, Australia, and the clinician behind this directory. About the author →
Primary source: Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry (RIDOH) — official site. Requirements on this page are summarised from the Board's published rules — always confirm the current rules at the source.
Rhode Island's rulebook comes from the Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry (RIDOH), and the number that matters is 40 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).
Beyond the raw number, Rhode Island names specific obligations worth diarising:
- Annual OSHA bloodborne-pathogens training
- Up to 16 of the 40 may be home study
Where this directory helps: ADA CERP and AGD PACE recognition is what the free certificated platforms here are built on, and it is what boards look for. Spread across the cycle it’s roughly two certificated hours a month — treat it as a routine rather than a deadline and the requirement takes care of itself.
Browse certificated courses for your CE record →A starting sample across clinical areas
- Compendium's Complex Cases: The Nuances of the Late Adolescent Population
- Whitening Solutions – Increasing Case Acceptance from Whitening to Esthetic Dental Procedures
- Pushing the Envelope: Direct and Indirect Posterior Solutions with Composite
- Don't Let “Them” Scare You: The Essentials of Treating Pediatric Patients
- You Made a Great Impression On Me
- Glass Ionomers - Essential for Optimal Restorative Dentistry
- Creating the Predictable Impression System
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Rhode Island dentists need?
40 hours per biennial renewal, under the Rhode Island Board of Examiners in Dentistry (RIDOH). 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 Rhode Island?
Yes — recognised-provider online courses are accepted within the rule’s format parameters (up to 16 of the 40 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 — Rhode Island’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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