Continuing Education
To keep licensing current, Dentists are required to have 40 Continuing Education credits every two years and Dental Hygienists need 20 credits every two years. Infection Control is needed yearly and your CPR certification needs to be up to date.
As of February 2017, dentists with a Schedule II DEA license are required by the state of Rhode Island to have eight (8) hours of continuing education on topics such as appropriate prescribing for pain; pharmacology; potential for dependence; and alternatives to opioids for pain management. This requirement is only needed once per career and must be completed before renewal of controlled substance registration or two (2) years, whichever is longer.
The Rhode Island Dental Association provides enough CE hours to keep licensing up to date!
Click here for the Department of Health's Dentistry Licensing website.
From A to Z: A Comprehensive Guide to Implant Prosthodontics Success
When: March 27, 2026
Registration Opens 8:00am
Lecture begins: 8:30am
Where: Pawtucket Country Club
900 Armistice Boulevard, Pawtucket, RI 02861
Guest Speaker - Dr. Ajay Dhingra
Dr. Ajay Dhingra, formerly a Clinical Professor and Director of the Faculty Practice at UConn School of Dental Medicine, has recently transitioned into private practice. A board-certified Prosthodontist, Dr. Dhingra holds degrees from Maulana Azad Medical College, Nair Hospital Dental College, and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, where he earned advanced training and a Master’s in Oral Biology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Prosthodontists, past President of the Phi Chi Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU), and an active member of the Hartford Dental Society (Past President), the Connecticut State Dental Association (CSDA), and the American Dental Association (ADA). Dr. Dhingra has received numerous accolades, including the Osseointegration Foundation Research Award, the Kaiser Permanente Teaching Award, CSDA’s Task Force Award, and recognition in Connecticut Magazine’s Top Dentist list. He has held national leadership roles within ACP and ACPEF, including on the Annual Appeal, National Prosthodontics Residents Exam, Private Practice, Awards, and Annual Session Committees. Known for his excellence in education, leadership, and clinical care, Dr. Dhingra continues to make significant contributions to the specialty of Prosthodontics.
THE RIDA IS PROUD TO BE A RECOGNIZED ADA CERP PROVIDER
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. For more information on ADA CERP, please click here.
