Continuing education requirements for:Iowa Dentist (DMD)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 30

Special Note: CPR Required for renewal. Up to 3 CE hours may be claimed.

General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 22

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Iowa Dental Jurisprudence
    • Total Credits: 1

    • Frequency: Every 0 years

  • Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
    • Total Credits: 4

    • Frequency: Every 0 years

  • Infection Control
    • Total Credits: 1

    • Frequency: Every 2 years

  • Opioid Training
    • Total Credits: 1

    • Frequency: Every 2 years

    • Conditions:

      • Required only for dentists who prescribe opioids during the current renewal period.

  • Deep Sedation / General Anesthesia
    • Total Credits: 1

    • Frequency: Every 0 years

    • Conditions:

      • Required only for dentists holding a moderate sedation or general anesthesia permit.

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: January 22, 2026

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