State requirements / Florida
Florida dental CE requirements
Renewal cycle: 2 years. Requirements below are per cycle.
Dentist
Not yet sourcedNo requirement data available for this role yet. Check with the state board.
Hygienist
Verified against an official source24 hours per 2-year renewal cycle
Mandatory categories
- 2 h — Medical Errors Prevention
- 2 hours on domestic violence required every third renewal cycle.
- 2 hours on HIV/AIDS required no later than the first license renewal (home-study allowed).
- Current CPR certification (basic life support, hands-on/blended) is required to hold a license — does not count toward the 24-hour total.
- Renewal deadline is February 28 of even-numbered years.
Source: Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B5-12.013 · last reviewed 2026-08-09
Assistant
Not yet sourcedNo requirement data available for this role yet. Check with the state board.
Use the CE gap calculator → to see how many hours you have left for this state.
General information only, not legal advice. Confirm current rules with the Florida dental board before relying on them.