Minimum of 20 hrs for dentists must be live clincal courses, and only 25% of total hrs required can be online/HS for both professions. --- Only 4 hrs of CE will be allowed for CPR certification and 8 hrs for Advanced CLS.
Here's what you need to renew your Mississippi Dental license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Dental licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Mississippi : Dentist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Online Limitations
A maximum of (25%) of the required coursework may be home study courses per two-year CE reporting period.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone:
6019449622
Fax:
6019449624
Website:
http://www.dentalboard.ms.gov
Address:
600 East Amite Street, Suite 100 Jackson, MS 39201
Mississippi : Dentist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
40
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
10/31/2027
Education Cycle in Months:
1
Next Education Due Date:
09/28/2026
Online Info
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Mandatory Subjects:
- None
Online Limitations
A maximum of 10 hours (25% of the required hours) may be through home study.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone:
6019449622
Fax:
6019449624
Website:
http://www.dentalboard.ms.gov
Address:
600 East Amite Street, Suite 100 Jackson, MS 39201
Mississippi : Hygienist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
20
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
20
Renewal Cycle in Months:
24
License Expiration Date:
10/31/2026
Education Cycle in Months:
1
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2026
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- None
Continuing Education is due every year by December 31.
Online Limitations
A maximum of 5 (25% of the required hours) may be through home study.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners
Phone:
6019449622
Fax:
6019449624
Website:
http://www.dentalboard.ms.gov
Address:
600 East Amite Street, Suite 100 Jackson, MS 39201
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.