Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
313 - BOARD OF DENTAL PRACTICE
Chapter 13 - CONTINUING EDUCATION
Section 313-13-I - Generally

Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules ยง 313-13-I

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

As used in this chapter "directly related to dental practice" means that the continuing education must relate to professional competency and aspects of the profession for which the individual is licensed.

A. Dentists, Faculty Dentists, and Limited Dentists: Forty (40) Credit Hours Required for License Renewal

(1) No license will be renewed unless the licensee has completed 40 credit hours of continuing education directly related to dental practice during the preceding biennial license term as set forth in this subsection and has a current BLS certification. The biennial license term begins January 1 of even numbered years and ends December 31st of odd numbered years.

(2) Required Areas of Study
a. As a condition of prescribing opioid medication, at least 3 of the 40 credit hours of continuing education must be earned on the prescription of opioid medication.

b. As a condition of holding a sedation permit issued by the Board, at least 6 of the 40 credit hours of continuing education must be earned in sedation and/or anesthesia, physical diagnosis, complications, and techniques.

B. Dental Hygienists and Faculty Dental Hygienists: Thirty (30) Credit Hours Required for License Renewal

No license will be renewed unless the licensee has completed 30 credit hours of continuing education directly related to dental practice during the preceding biennial license term as set forth in this subsection and has a current BLS certification. The biennial license term begins January 1 of odd numbered years and ends December 31st of even numbered years.

C. Denturists and Faculty Denturists: Thirty (30) Credit Hours Required for License Renewal

No license will be renewed unless the licensee has completed 30 credit hours of continuing education directly related to dental practice during the preceding biennial license term as set forth in this subsection and has a current BLS certification. The biennial license term begins January 1 of odd numbered years and ends December 31st of even numbered years.

D. Expanded Function Dental Assistants: Fifty (50) Credit Hours Required for License Renewal

No license will be renewed unless the licensee has completed 50 credit hours of continuing education directly related to dental practice during the preceding five-year license term as set forth in this subsection and has a current BLS certification. The license term begins the day the license is issued and ends in five years on the last day in the month in which the license was issued.

E. Dental Radiographers: Re-certification of BLS

No license will be renewed unless the licensee has a current BLS certification.

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