Approval in District of Columbia

District of Columbia Board of Dentistry CE Information

Accepted Approvals

ADA CERP

District of Columbia Board of Dentistry
https://dchealth.dc.gov/node/146102

Board Contact Info

2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-5955
Email: [email protected]

Applies To:

  • District of Columbia Dentistries
    • Dentist
    • Dental Hygienist
    • Dental Assistant
Select credential:

Dentist

Dentists must complete thirty (30) hours of approved CEs: o Two (2) hours of current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification for health care providers o Two (2) hours on cultural competency or specialized clinical training on patients or clients who identify as LGBTQ o 10% (3 hours) of Public Health Priorities o One (1) hour of ethics o Two (2) hours of infection control o Eighteen (20) hours of dental-related electives in topics of your choice o Two (2) hours on the abuse and misuse of controlled substance, and opioid prescription practices for licensees who are permitted by the Drug Enforcement Agency and the District of Columbia Pharmaceutical Control Division to prescribe controlled substances in the District of Columbia

Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

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

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Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
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Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

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

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

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
Dental
Live Event
$67

Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienists must complete twenty (20) hours of approved CEs to include: o Current CPR certification for healthcare providers at the basic level; o Two (2) hours on cultural competency or specialized clinical training on patients or clients who identify as LGBTQ; o 10% (2 hours) of Public Health Priorities; o One (1) hour of ethics; o Two (2) hours of infection control

Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

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

View Courses

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

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

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

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
Dental
Live Event
$67

Dental Assistant

Dental Assistants must complete ten (10) hours of approved CEs to include: o Current certification of having completed two (2) hours in basic life support (“BLS certification”); o Two (2) hours on cultural competency or specialized clinical training on patients or clients who identify as LGBTQ; o One (1) of Public Health Priorities; o One (1) hour of ethics; and o Two (2) hours of infection control o Two (2) hours of Dental Assistant related topics

Credential Renewal
20 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by DCBOD is applicable to the Dental Assistant credential.

View Courses

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

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

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

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
Dental
Live Event
$67

LGBTQ Cultural Competency

2.00 CE credit hours
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Opioid Training

2.00 CE credit hours
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.

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

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

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

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
Dental
Live Event
$67

Disclaimer

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