< List
🇺🇸 USA

Illinois Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024

M
admin
2024.05.21
Likes 0
Views88
Comments 0

The following are the Continuing Education (CE) Credits requirement for Dental professionals in Illinois, USA in 2024. 

The requirements may be subject to change so make sure to double check on the website of the governing organization in your state.

 

 

DENTISTS

 

Dentists in Illinois must complete a specified number of continuing education credits to maintain their licensure, as mandated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

  • Credit Requirements: Dentists must complete 48 CE credits triennially (every three years).
  • Categories: These credits must include:
    • 34 hours in clinical science.
    • 4 hours in ethics, including Illinois state laws and rules pertaining to dentistry.
    • 3 hours in safe opioid prescribing practices, if holding a controlled substance license.
    • Up to 6 hours can be in practice management.
    • The remaining credits can be earned through online courses, webinars, or self-study, provided they are approved by the Board.
  • Documentation: Dentists must maintain detailed records of their CE activities and may be required to submit them to the IDFPR during audits.

 

DENTAL HYGIENISTS

 

Dental hygienists in Illinois must adhere to specific CE requirements set by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

  • Credit Requirements: Dental hygienists must complete 36 CE credits triennially.
  • Categories: These credits must include:
    • 24 hours in clinical science.
    • 3 hours in ethics, including Illinois state laws and rules pertaining to dentistry.
    • The remaining credits can be earned through online courses, webinars, or self-study, provided they are approved by the Board.
  • Documentation: Hygienists must keep thorough records of their CE activities and may be required to submit evidence of completion during audits.

 

DENTAL ASSISTANTS

 

In Illinois, dental assistants (Certified Dental Assistants or CDAs) have their CE requirements regulated by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

  • Credit Requirements: Dental assistants are encouraged but not mandated to complete continuing education credits for maintaining their certification.
  • Categories: CE credits can be obtained through attending workshops, lectures, and online courses that are directly related to clinical practice and patient care.
  • Documentation: Dental assistants should keep thorough records of their CE activities to provide documentation if required by their employers or for personal professional development.

Comments

Resources

Pediatrics Primary and Permanent Teeth Eruption & Exfoliation Timeline and Sequence
M
admin
Views 155
Likes 0
2024.05.24
Primary and Permanent Teeth Eruption & Exfoliation Timeline and Sequence
🇺🇸 USA Wyoming Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 153
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Wyoming Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Wisconsin Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 137
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Wisconsin Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA West Virginia Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 132
Likes 0
2024.05.23
West Virginia Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Washington Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 141
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Washington Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Virginia Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 152
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Virginia Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Vermont Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 150
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Vermont Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Utah Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 142
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Utah Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Texas Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 158
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Texas Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Tennessee Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 164
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Tennessee Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA South Dakota Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 155
Likes 0
2024.05.23
South Dakota Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA South Carolina Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 154
Likes 0
2024.05.23
South Carolina Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Rhode Island Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 157
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Rhode Island Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Pennsylvania Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 140
Likes 0
2024.05.23
Pennsylvania Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
🇺🇸 USA Oregon Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
M
admin
Views 179
Likes 0
2024.05.23
 Oregon Dental Continuing Education (CE) Credits Requirement (Dentists, Hygienists, Assistants) in 2024
Sort by
page 1