Approval in Kentucky

Kentucky Board of Dentistry CE Information

Accepted Approvals

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Kentucky Board of Dentistry
https://dentistry.ky.gov

Renewal:
All dentists and dental hygienists are required to earn 30 hours of continuing education during their two-year license period. 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.

Continuing education hours must be completed by Dec. 31 of odd numbered years for dentists and even numbered years for dental hygienists.
CPR certification should also be maintained and does not count toward the 30 hours.
https://dentistry.ky.gov/Documents/Renewal%20CE%20Chart%202021.pdf

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Board Contact Info

https://dentistry.ky.gov
Phone: (502) 429-7280
Address: 3​12 Whittington Parkway, Suite 101
Louisville, KY 40222

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Applies To:

  • Kentucky Dentistries
    • Dentist
    • Dental Hygienist
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Dentist

Twenty of these hours must focus on clinical skills and knowledge 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 Special Continuing Education Requirements: https://dentistry.ky.gov/Documents/Renewal%20CE%20Chart%202021.pdf

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dentist credential.

Any course accepted by KYBOD is applicable to the Dentist credential.

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Dental Hygienist

Twenty of these hours must focus on clinical skills and knowledge 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 Special Continuing Education Requirements: https://dentistry.ky.gov/Documents/Renewal%20CE%20Chart%202021.pdf

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dental Hygienist credential.

Any course accepted by KYBOD is applicable to the Dental Hygienist credential.

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KASPER, pain management or addiction disorders

3.00 CE credit hours

Three hours of continuing education related to KASPER, pain management or addiction disorders

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Medical emergencies

3.00 CE credit hours

general supervision r​egistered dental hygienists must complete a three hour board-approved course on medical emergencies

We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Sedation or Anesthesia

4.00 CE credit hours

clinical continuing education related to sedation or anesthesia in a classroom setting

This requirement cannot be completed with online coursework.

CPR Certification

0.00 CE credit hours
This requirement cannot be completed with online coursework.
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