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Here's what you need to renew your Massachusetts Dental license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. 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.
Massachusetts Dental: Dentist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
40
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
03/31/2026
Next Education Due Date:
03/31/2026
Online Info
Online Limitations
Only 20 hours allowed to be completed online or by homestudy.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Phone:
6179730971
Fax:
Address:
239 Causeway St. 5th Floor Suite 500 Boston, 02114
Massachusetts Dental: Hygienist (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
20
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
03/31/2027
Next Education Due Date:
03/31/2027
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Phone:
6179730971
Fax:
Address:
239 Causeway St. 5th Floor Suite 500 Boston, 02114
Massachusetts Dental: Registered Dental Assistant (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
12
Mandatory Hours:
0
Elective Hours:
0
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
10/31/2025
Next Education Due Date:
10/31/2025
Online Info
Online Limitations
Only 6 hours allowed to be completed online or by homestudy.
Roster
No roster required
Governing Agency
Name:
Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry
Phone:
6179730971
Fax:
Address:
239 Causeway St. 5th Floor Suite 500 Boston, 02114
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Other facts and insights about completing your CE
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.