Continuing Education

Continuing Education Requirements

Effective October 15, 2026, the following requirements are:

Dentists:

Mandatory: Dentists shall complete CE at a rate of twenty (20) CEUs per each twelve (12) month period of the renewal cycle. This requirement shall be calculated proportionally based on the length of the renewal cycle.
Mandatory: All dentists shall complete a minimum of one (1) CEU in each of the following subjects each renewal cycle: prescribing controlled substances, ethics (human trafficking, proper billing, abuse reporting, etc.), and infectious disease control.
Mandatory: A dentist shall maintain a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or an equivalent program with a hands-on portion. A dentist may report two (2) CEUs for completing a BLS certification every two (2) years.
Mandatory: A dentist with any active sedation permit shall maintain a current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training through the programs in 4(a)(2). Such dentists with a pediatric specialty may substitute Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for ACLS. A dentist may report up to four (4) CEUs for each approved advanced cardiopulmonary, resuscitative, or emergency airway management CE course completed every two (2) years.
Mandatory: A dentist with any active sedation permit shall complete a minimum of one (1) CEU in the subject of sedation or anesthesia each renewal cycle.
A dentist may report one (1) CEU per two (2) hours of documented pro bono charitable dental service, up to a maximum of four (4) CEUs each renewal cycle. Documentation must include the date, location, entity, and verifiable contact person of service provided and is subject to Board verification upon request.
A dentist may report one (1) CEU per (1) hour teaching approved CE, up to a maximum of six (6) CEUs each renewal cycle. Documentation must include this instructor's name as the primary presenter or instructor, the topic, the length of the training, the location, and the date/time of the presentation.
A dentist may report up to two (2) CEUs for documented in person attendance of at least two (2) hours of a Board of Dental Examiners meeting per renewal cycle. Board members are not eligible to report these CEUs.
A dentist may report a maximum of three (3) CEUs for training in the areas of insurance, governmental regulations, risk management, tort liability and/or practice management each renewal cycle.
A dentist may earn a maximum of eight (8) CEUs per calendar day.

Hygienists:

Mandatory: Dental Hygienists shall complete CE at a rate of twelve (12) CEUs per each twelve (12) month period of the renewal cycle. This requirement shall be calculated proportionally based on the length of the renewal cycle.
Mandatory: A dental hygienist shall complete a minimum of one (1) CEU in each of the following subjects each renewal cycle: Ethics (human trafficking proper billing, abuse reporting, etc.) and Infectious Disease Control.
Mandatory: A dental hygienist shall maintain a current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or an equivalent program with a hands-on portion. A dental hygienist may report two (2) CEUs for completing a BLS certification every two (2) years.
A dental hygienist may report one (1) CEU per two (2) hours of documented pro bono charitable dental service, up to a maximum of four (4) CEUs each renewal cycle. Documentation must include the supervising dentist, date, location, entity, and verifiable contact person of service provided and is subject to Board verification upon request.
A dental hygienist may report one (1) CEU per one (1) hour teaching approved CE, up to a maximum of four (4) CEUs each renewal cycle. Documentation must include this instructor's name as the primary presenter or instructor, the topic, the length of the training, the location, and the date/time of the presentation.
A dental hygienist may report up to two (2) CEUs for documented in person attendance of at least two (2) hours of a Board of Dental Examiners meeting per renewal cycle. Board members are not eligible to report these CEUs.
A dental hygienist may report a maximum of three (3) CEUs for training in the areas of insurance, governmental regulations, risk management, tort liability and/or practice management each renewal cycle.
A dental hygienist may earn a maximum of eight (8) CEUs per calendar day.

For more information on the continuing education requirements, please see the rule revisions. (link below)

Rule_270-X-4-_04_October 15, 2026

CE Broker (Board approved platform for Continuing Education)

CE Broker is the official CE tracking system of the Board of Dental Examiners of Alabama.

Upon becoming licensed, the licensee must create an account with CE Broker and upload all continuing education to this platform in the appropriate CE time periods.

Helpful Hints for Successfully Recording of Continuing Education Credit:

Support Center - 877-434-6323, chat function online, and email. (click the Help button on each CE Broker page)
To create your account, you must have your entire license number ex. D.000XXXX
Link to creating account - https://cebroker.com/plans
CE Broker is programmed to roll over any overages in a section to "related to the practice of dentistry/dental hygiene"
Once the "related" requirement is completed, you will see the hours roll to "general".

Videos for Assistance:

How to Activate Your Free CE Broker account

How to Report a Course

Excess hours process

Creating as a Provider

To submit a request for approval of a CE course as a provider:

To request a course approval, from the CE Broker home page, click "Company", then "Education Provider". Choose Alabama and select the Board of Dental Examiners. There is a link for requirements. Click the button to "register" when all documents are ready for submission. (This option will create a provider account and will allow the provider to submit the course(s) for approval.)

As always, call 877-434-6323 for assistance.

Suggested courses for applicants:

Dentalcare.com

Infectious Disease Courses - #472, 665, 619, 473

Licensees Excused from Continuing Education Requirements:

A dentist enrolled in a full-time post-graduate specialty training or residency program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) for at least six (6) months of that renewal cycle. To qualify, documentation of such enrollment, start date, and anticipated graduation date must be uploaded into the Board-approved online CE platform.
A hygienist enrolled in a full-time academic program directly related to dentistry/dental hygiene for at least six (6) months of that renewal cycle. To qualify, documentation of such enrollment, start date, and anticipated graduation date must be uploaded into the Board-approved online CE Platform.
A licensee with a Board approved written waiver or extension of the continuing education requirements for a renewal cycle. A written request and supporting documentation for such waiver or extension must be received by the board before the end of that renewal cycle. After review, the Board will notify the licensee in writing of approval or denial of the request.