For Dentists- Only 7 hrs. may be obtained online and assessment tool required. Acceptabel CE for hygienists- The 15 clock hours shall be obtained through continuing education courses, correspondence courses, college credit courses, dental hygiene examination standardization/calibration workshops and dental hygiene examination item writer workshops. --- Nat'l. Cetification w/specialty organizations (BLS, PALS, etc..) may be used toward CE Req. and current CPR must be maintained.
Here's what you need to renew your Washington Dental license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Washington Department of Health. 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.
Washington : Dentist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
21
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Months:
12
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Washington Department of Health
Phone:
3602364300
Fax:
Website:
http://www.doh.wa.gov
Address:
111 Isreal Road SE Tumwater, WA 98501
Washington : Dentist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
63
Mandatory Hours:
9
Elective Hours:
54
Renewal Cycle in Months:
36
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Mandatory Subjects:
- 2 hours - Health Equity NEW!
- 1 hour - Jurisprudence examination (available here)
- 3 hours - Opioids (one-time requirement at first full CE reporting period for dentists licensed to prescribe opioids)
- 3 hours - Suicide Prevention (must be on Department approved training list; one-time requirement at first full CE reporting period)
See courses that fulfill these requirements here!
Online Limitations
There is no limit, but only 30 minutes for every one online hour completed counts toward continuing education.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Washington Department of Health
Phone:
3602364300
Fax:
Website:
http://www.doh.wa.gov
Address:
111 Isreal Road SE Tumwater, WA 98501
Washington : Hygienist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
15
Mandatory Hours:
5
Elective Hours:
10
Renewal Cycle in Months:
12
License Expiration Date:
Varies
Next Education Due Date:
Varies
Online Info
Mandatory Subjects:
- 2 hours - Health Equity NEW! (every 4 years)
- 3 hours - Suicide Prevention (must be on Department approved training list; one-time requirement at first full CE reporting period)
See courses that fulfill these requirements here!
Additional requirements for renewal:
-
Online Limitations
No online limitations.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Washington Department of Health
Phone:
3602364300
Fax:
Website:
http://www.doh.wa.gov
Address:
111 Isreal Road SE Tumwater, WA 98501
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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.