Earn Required CE at PNDC 2026
Licensed Washington dentists must complete 63 hours of continuing education every three years.
- For Dentists Licensed Before 2019: Verification of completion of CE hours was due on the dentist’s annual license renewal date in 2022, and every three years thereafter.
- For Dentists Licensed 2019 or Later: The three-year CE reporting period begins upon date of licensure and is due every three years thereafter.
Whether you’re finishing up hours before your deadline, just starting on a new reporting period or are somewhere in between, the Pacific Northwest Dental Conference offers a cost- and time-effective way to earn CE! Earn 20+ CE credits May 28-30 in Seattle — including many that count toward additional requirements for dentists.
DEA MATE Act
Prescribers of controlled substances must complete eight hours of one-time training on safely prescribing controlled substances (Schedules II, III, IV, and/or V) in order to receive or renew their registration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Earn CE toward this requirement at PNDC 2026 with select sessions from Thomas Viola, RPh, CCP, CDE, CPMP.
Health Equity
Licensed Washington dentists and dental anesthesia assistants must complete two hours of health equity CE every three years. Licensed Washington dental hygienists must complete two hours of health equity CE every four years.
Earn CE toward this requirement at PNDC 2026 with select sessions from Jacob Dent, DDS.
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Dental staff providing direct patient care in an in-office or outpatient setting must hold a current and valid healthcare provider basic life support (BLS) certification. Training must include both didactic and hand-on components. Certification is good for two years.
Earn CE toward this requirement at PNDC 2026 with select sessions from Art Cole, Paramedic.
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Register Today at Your Discounted Member Price
WSDA members save $100 when they register by the Early Bird deadline, Friday, April 10. Life members attend PNDC 2026 for free!
- WSDA Member: $410
- Recent Grad WSDA Member: $265
- WSDA ADA Life Member: FREE
