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Primary source: South Carolina Board of Dentistry (LLR) — official site. Requirements on this page are summarised from the Board's published rules — always confirm the current rules at the source.
South Carolina's rulebook comes from the South Carolina Board of Dentistry (LLR), and the number that matters is 28 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:
- Up to 14 of the 28 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
- Accelerating Your Practice Through Digital Dentistry
- Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques
- The Importance of Orthodontic Aligner Therapy for Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- Minimal Intervention Treatments for Maximum Prevention
- Beautiful and Predictable Anterior Composites
- Multi-purpose Intraoral Light for Dental and Oral Cancer Exams
- Rubber-dam Techniques - Overview and New Matrix Systems
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do South Carolina dentists need?
28 hours per biennial renewal, under the South Carolina Board of Dentistry (LLR). 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 South Carolina?
Yes — recognised-provider online courses are accepted within the rule’s format parameters (up to 14 of the 28 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 — South Carolina’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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