2 Mandatory Hours
18 Elective Hours
20 Total Hours
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Here's what you need to renew your West Virginia Dental license

The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the West Virginia Board of Dentistry. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Dental licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.

West Virginia Dental: Dentist (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 35
Mandatory Hours: 7
Elective Hours: 28
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 01/31/2026
Next Education Due Date: 01/31/2026

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NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.

Mandatory Subjects:

  • 3 hours - Drug diversion training and best practice prescribing of controlled substances training and training on prescribing and administration of an opioid antagonist
  • 2 hours - One or a combination of the following subjects: infection control, oral effects of tobacco use, or oral effects of substance abuse.

Online Limitations

A maximum of 28 hours may be obtained through supervised home study programs.

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: West Virginia Board of Dentistry
Phone: 8779148266
Fax: 3042539454
Website: http://www.wvdentalboard.org/
Address: 1319 Robert C Byrd Drive PO Box 1447 Crab Orchard, 25827
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West Virginia Dental: Hygienist (Continuing Education)

Total Hours Required: 20
Mandatory Hours: 2
Elective Hours: 18
Renewal Cycle in Years: 2
License Expiration Date: 02/01/2024
Next Education Due Date: 02/01/2024

Roster

No roster required

Governing Agency

Name: West Virginia Board of Dentistry
Phone: 8779148266
Fax: 3042539454
Website: http://www.wvdentalboard.org/
Address: 1319 Robert C Byrd Drive PO Box 1447 Crab Orchard, 25827
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.