2026 Licensure Requirements Series

The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry requires pre-determined courses for licensure renewal. The NJDA virtual series that includes these mandated courses is convenient and easily accessible at a low price. Each required course is offered three (3) times in 2026 from March through October. Each course is scheduled on different days/times to work around your busy schedule.

 

The required mandates for the November 2025 – October 2027 Licensure Period:

The New Jersey State Board of Dentistry requires the mandatory completion of forty (40) hours of continuing education for license renewal, which takes place every two years. For registration renewal beginning November 1, 2025, the following 10 hours must be completed as part of the 40 required hours.

  • Three Hours of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine
  • One Hour in Prescription Opioid Drugs
  • One Hour in Professional Ethics and NJ Law Concerning the Practice of Dentistry
  • Two Hours in Preventing and Controlling Infectious Diseases
  • Three Hours with Practical Hands-On Certification for CPR

CPR

  • PLEASE NOTE: CPR is NOT included in this series but we offer a convenient solution for dentists and their staff available on our website.
  • Courses are offered monthly at NJDA Headquarters
  • Blended Learning Courses are offered monthly- complete the lecture and testing requirements online followed by completion of a hands-on testing at NJDA Headquarters
  • Schedule a Private Program at your practice (minimum 6 attendees required) - for the same low member price!
  • Merge with another practice to offer CPR near your location
  • Hispanic Speaking program available

NJDA Member Dentist:

  • Virtual Subscription- 7 credits | $0 due - Registration Paid During Membership Renewal

*All sales are final and non-refundable.

Registration for all NJDA education sessions closes ONE HOUR prior to the start time. Please contact conference@njda.org with any inquiries or need of troubleshooting.

If you are experiencing technical problems or challenges participating, please DO NOT CALL THE NJDA. Please email conference@njda.org. We have staff on standby to assist during all sessions.

Interested in In-Person courses that fulfill your mandated requirements for the 2027 renewal?

Check out the Annual Convention registration HERE!

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ADA CERP Recognition Statement

ADA CERP is a service of the ADA that assists dental professionals in identifying quality providers of CDE. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. The NJDA's current term of recognition extends from May 2025 through June 2029. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP.