One of the most substantial Member Benefits of the Greater St. Louis Dental Society is the Continuing Education courses we
provide throughout the year.
In one year you can earn up to 40 CE credits with our ADA CERP accredited courses at Mid-Continent Dental Congress
and our annual Seminar Series.
The Mid-Continent Dental Congress, the pride of St. Louis Dentistry, is a premier regional meeting that features a two- day trade
show along with lectures and special events. Our outstanding speakers
reflect our Society's ongoing commitment to provide quality continuing education for those attending our meeting. Our huge Exhibit Hall
showcases the newest products and technology in dentistry.
Our Seminar Series consists of four seminars throughout the year and the Walter Berry Memorial Lecture in April. It features some of
the best speakers in dentistry on topics that are valuable to the entire dental team.
Registration for seminars can be made by downloading a form and faxing or mailing it to the Greater St. Louis Dental Society. You
may also register online here.
Continuing Education Credits
The Greater St. Louis Dental Society is an 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.
In order to renew a license, each dentist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of
fifty (50) hours of continuing education during the two (2)-year period immediately preceding the
renewal period and each dental hygienist shall submit satisfactory evidence of completion of thirty (30)
hours of continuing education during the two (2)-year period immediately preceding the renewal period.
Any hours acquired beyond the required number may be carried forward into the next time block not to
exceed twenty-five (25) hours for dentists and fifteen (15) hours for dental hygienists.
Of the fifty (50) hours required for dentists, not less than forty (40) must be hours directly related to the updating and
maintaining of knowledge and skills in the treatment, health, and safety of the individual dental
patient. Of the thirty (30) hours required for dental hygienists, not less than twenty-five (25) must
be hours directly related to the updating and maintaining of knowledge and skills in the treatment,
health, and safety of the individual dental patient.
Each licensee shall retain records documenting his/her completion of the required hours of continuing
education for a minimum of six (6) years after the reporting period in which the continuing education was
completed.
Deadline for CE Reporting Period
The current reporting period for the Missouri Dental Board CDE requirement began on 12/1/10 and ends 11/30/12.
For more information check the Missouri Dental Board's website at http://pr.mo.gov/dental.asp.
