Courses Dental Professionals - Illinois State Dental Society

Beginning in October 2006, the dental licensure renewal period extended from two years to three. This change affects both dentists and
dental hygienists. Continuing education (CE) requirements have been increased by one-third, and dentists will be required to show proof of
a minimum of 48 hours of continuing education over the three-year licensing period. Hygienists will be required to show proof of 36 hours
of continuing education over the three-year period.
As an Illinois licensed dental professional, it is your responsibility to keep evidence of your CE activities for five (5) years following the
license renewal in the event you are audited by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional
Regulation. You should maintain your CE records in the same manner in which you keep Internal Revenue Service records.
CE sponsors are responsible for providing a proof of attendance and shall maintain attendance records for at least five
years. The proof of attendance shall contain the following:
• The name and address of the sponsor;
• The name, address and license number of the participant;
• A brief statement of the subject matter;
• The number of hours attended;
• An indication of whether the program fulfills CE requirements for dentist, dental hygienist or both;
• The date and place of the program; and
• The signature of the sponsor.
CE credit may be earned for completion of an individual study course (correspondence, audio or video course) sponsored by an approved
Illinois sponsor. Such courses shall include a test that the licensee must pass to obtain credit. No more than 50% of the required CE credit
hours during a prerenewal period may be acquired through correspondence/self study courses.
Also note, courses not acceptable for CE include, but are not limited to, estate planning, financial planning, investments and personal health.
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Illinois Dental Professional CE Record-Keeping
The Illinois State Dental Society no longer maintains members’ individual CE records. For your convenience, we have
prepared a form to log your CE credits on page 7. Store this sheet and your CE records in a file folder in the event of an audit. Feel
free to make additional copies of the log sheet.
For more information on Illinois CE requirements, please visit our website, www.isds.org or contact our office at 800/475-4737.
Cancellation/Refund Policy for ALL ISDS courses:
2012 is a
licensure
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ISDS reserves the right to cancel a course. In the case of course cancellation, your fee will be fully refunded or transferred to the next
course date. Individual cancellations received at least 15 days prior to the course will receive a full refund. After this period, only an
85% refund will be given. Cancellations must be made prior to the day of the course to receive the 85% refund. No refunds will be
granted for no-shows. A course credit will be given due to illness and weather conditions.