Approval in North Carolina

North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners CE Information

Accepted Approvals

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North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners
https://www.ncdentalboard.org

Renewal:
In addition to the mandatory CE, both dentists and hygienists are required to maintain current CPR.
If you hold a DEA license and prescribing privileges in North Carolina, there are extra requirements for renewal. You must have taken a course including at least one hour on the prescribing of opioids, and you must be registered with the NC Controlled Substance Reporting System.

Board Contact Info

Address: 2000 Perimeter Park Dr., Suite 160, Morrisville, NC 27560
Phone: 919.678.8223
Email: [email protected]

Applies To:

  • North Carolina Dentistries
    • Dentist
    • Dental Hygienist
Select credential:

Dentist

In addition to the mandatory CE, both dentists and hygienists are required to maintain current CPR. If you hold a DEA license and prescribing privileges in North Carolina, there are extra requirements for renewal. You must have taken a course including at least one hour on the prescribing of opioids, and you must be registered with the NC Controlled Substance Reporting System.

Credential Renewal
15 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

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

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Dental Hygienist

In addition to the mandatory CE, both dentists and hygienists are required to maintain current CPR. If you hold a DEA license and prescribing privileges in North Carolina, there are extra requirements for renewal. You must have taken a course including at least one hour on the prescribing of opioids, and you must be registered with the NC Controlled Substance Reporting System.

Credential Renewal
6 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

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

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Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

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$67

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Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

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Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

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Opioid Prescribing

1.00 CE credit hour
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

CPR Certification

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

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Apr 15th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
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$67

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Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
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Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
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Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

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$57

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
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Disclaimer

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