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Primary source: Tennessee Board of Dentistry — official site. Requirements on this page are summarised from the Board's published rules — always confirm the current rules at the source.
In Tennessee, CE sits with the Tennessee Board of Dentistry: the headline figure 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).
Watch the specifics as much as the total — Tennessee's standing expectations:
- Two hours of chemical dependency education each cycle
- Online and home study are broadly accepted within the rule
Fitting free webinars into this: the major free platforms in this directory publish under ADA CERP and AGD PACE recognition, which is the currency most state rules trade in. Spread across the cycle it’s roughly two certificated hours a month, so a regular free webinar slot in the diary carries the cycle comfortably.
Browse certificated courses for your CE record →A starting sample across clinical areas
- Endodontic Diagnosis: Part I – Medical & Dental History, Chief complaint, Pain of endodontic origin, Clinical exam
- Endodontic-Periodontic Lesions
- No One Likes Shrinkage: Optimizing Long-term Restorations
- How Digital Dentistry Overcomes Everyday Challenges for Every Dentist
- Cementation 2020: New Options for a Changing Dental World
- Epinephrine in Dentistry: Clinical and Safety Considerations
- Performance Measurements for the Dental Team
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do Tennessee dentists need?
40 hours per biennial renewal, under the Tennessee Board of Dentistry. 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 Tennessee?
Yes — recognised-provider online courses are accepted within the rule’s format parameters (online and home study are broadly accepted within the rule), 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 — Tennessee’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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