Continuing education requirements for:Kentucky Dentist (DMD)

Special Note: At least twenty of these hours must focus on clinical skills and knowledge that will improve your abilities as a practitioner, whereas the remaining ten hours can be in business operations and practice management classes, volunteer clinical work at a charitable event, or dental association and society meetings. At least ten of the 30 hours must be taken in a live interactive format. CPR certification should also be maintained and does not count toward the 30 hours. On top of the 30 hours of CE needed for renewal, Moderate Sedation and Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia permit holders must also complete at least four hours of clinical continuing education related to sedation or anesthesia in a classroom setting during the two year term of the permit.

General CE Requirements

• Total Credits: 27

• Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

• Pain Management

  • Total Credits: 3

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

  • Conditions:

    • All dentists authorized to administer and prescribe controlled substances in Kentucky must obtain three hours of continuing education related to KASPER, pain management or addiction disorders prior to renewing their license.