# CPD requirements for dentists by country

> How many CE points or CPD hours do lawmakers, dental boards and chambers require from dentists? Every entry comes from the official source, with a verbatim quote and the date we read it. Not legal advice — the competent chamber or authority prevails.

Source: https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country  
Last updated: 2026-10-17T16:09:01Z  
German version: https://hajto.de/fortbildungspflicht.md

| Jurisdiction | Requirement | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| [Germany](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/germany.md) | 125 points per 5 years | Regional KZV (association of SHI dentists); rules set by the KZBV |
| [Austria](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/austria.md) | 120 points per cycle (incomplete) | Austrian Dental Chamber (ÖZÄK) |
| [Switzerland](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/switzerland.md) | 80 hours per year | Swiss Dental Association SSO (CE guidelines under Art. 15 of the tariff agreement); professional duty under the MedBG |
| [United Kingdom](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/united-kingdom.md) | 100 hours per 5 years | General Dental Council (GDC) |
| [Ireland](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/ireland.md) | 250 hours per 5 years (incomplete) | Dental Council of Ireland |
| [Australia](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/australia.md) | 60 hours per 3 years | Dental Board of Australia (Ahpra) |
| [Ontario (Canada)](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/ontario.md) | 90 points per 3 years | Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) |
| [Quebec (Canada)](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/quebec.md) | 90 UFC per 3 years | Ordre des dentistes du Québec (ODQ) |
| [California (USA)](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/california.md) | 50 units per 2 years | Dental Board of California |
| [Florida (USA)](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/florida.md) | 30 hours per 2 years | Florida Board of Dentistry |
| [New York (USA)](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/new-york.md) | 60 hours per 3 years (incomplete) | New York State Education Department (Office of the Professions) |
| [Pennsylvania (USA)](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/pennsylvania.md) | 30 hours per 2 years (incomplete) | Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry |
| [Georgia (USA)](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/georgia.md) | 40 hours per 2 years (incomplete) | Georgia Board of Dentistry |
| [North Carolina (USA)](https://hajto.de/en/tools/cpd-requirements-by-country/north-carolina.md) | 15 hours per year | North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners |

## FAQ

### Which countries require CPD for dentists?

Almost all jurisdictions in this table set a CE duty with hours or points per cycle (e.g. UK 100 hours in 5 years, Australia 60 hours in 3 years, Germany 125 points in 5 years for SHI dentists). For Ireland the Dental Council's guide states recommendations; we could not confirm a statutory hour requirement.

### How do you verify the data?

We read each rule on the official law text or the regulator's own page or PDF and quote it verbatim with the date read. Facts we could not confirm in an official source are left out.

### Why are some countries missing?

We only list a jurisdiction when its official source could be read and states the requirement clearly. France, Italy, the Netherlands, Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan and others are not listed yet for that reason.

Sources read on 17 October 2026. Data licence: CC BY 4.0.