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Primary source: Virginia 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.
Virginia's rulebook comes from the Virginia Board of Dentistry, and the number that matters is 15 hours per year. Virginia’s framework is notably friendly to structured online learning from recognised sponsors, which makes the free certificated platforms in this directory a genuinely practical backbone for the year (figures drawn from published summaries of the Board’s rules — always confirm current requirements with the Board before relying on them).
Alongside the annual hours, keep these standing expectations in view:
- Current CPR/BLS certification maintained as a condition of practice
- The Board’s regulations set sponsor-recognition and format details that change periodically — check the current text before finalising a plan
How free online courses slot in: courses from ADA CERP and AGD PACE-recognised sponsors are widely accepted, covering CDEWorld, Viva Learning, Dentalcare.com and the manufacturer academies. Fifteen hours is one lunchtime webinar a month with two months off — there’s little reason to pay for the basics.
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 Virginia dentists need?
15 hours per year, under the Virginia Board of Dentistry. Sponsor-recognition and format details are set in the Board’s regulations — confirm the current text before relying on a plan.
Do free online courses count in Virginia?
Yes — recognised-sponsor online courses are broadly accepted, which includes the major free platforms in this directory. Certificated courses give you the audit trail the Board expects.
Is CPR required?
Yes — maintaining current CPR/BLS certification is a standing condition for Virginia licensees, separate from the counted hours.
Do I submit certificates at renewal?
Generally no — you attest compliance and keep records for audit. One folder per year with dated certificates (name, provider, hours) is the whole system.
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