Indiana dentist CE/CEU requirements
To renew a Indiana dental license you need 20 CE hours every 2 years. Here's the full breakdown, mandated topics, delivery limits, and CPR, straight from the board's rules.
The full Indiana requirement
- Total hours
- 20 hours every 2 years
- Category minimums
- Practice management: max 5 hrs
- Mandated topics
- Ethics / jurisprudence: 2 hrs · Sedation: 2.5 hrs (Holds Sedation Anesthesia Permit)
- Delivery limits
- Live ≥ 5000% · Live ≥ 10 hrs · Self-study ≤ 10 hrs
- CPR / BLS
- Not required
- Credit sources
- Workshop Participation: 2 CE / credit · College Curriculum Lecture: 1 CE / credit
- First renewal
- Exempt
Source: Indiana board ↗ · Last reviewed June 25, 2026.
Indiana dentist CE, FAQ
How many CE hours do dentists need in Indiana?
Licensed dentists (DDS/DMD) in Indiana must complete 20 continuing-education hours every 2 years to renew their license.
How often do Indiana dentists renew their license?
Indiana renews dental licenses on a every 2 years cycle, and CE is measured over a 24-month window.
Does Indiana require CPR for dentist renewal?
Indiana does not require CPR/BLS certification for dentist renewal.
What CE topics are required for dentists in Indiana?
In Indiana, beyond the 20-hour total, the board specifies: Ethics / jurisprudence: 2 hrs; Sedation: 2.5 hrs (Holds Sedation Anesthesia Permit).
How long should I keep my Indiana CE certificates?
Keep your certificates of completion for at least your current renewal cycle and the one before it, most boards can request them in a random audit. A document vault that stores every certificate makes an audit a non-event.
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This summary is provided for convenience and may not reflect the most recent rule changes. Always confirm requirements with the Indiana board before relying on them for renewal.