The State of CE in North Carolina – 1.0 CE

North Carolina has some of the most nuanced and evolving continuing education (CE) expectations in the country, and misunderstanding them can put your license at unnecessary risk. In this course, former lead board investigator Sean Kurdys and oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. David Lambert walk clinicians through the real-world landscape of CE in North Carolina—how the rules developed, how they’re enforced, and where dentists and hygienists most often get tripped up.

Using practical examples from board investigations and audits, the course clarifies annual CE requirements for dentists and hygienists, the mental health and substance use awareness mandate, DEA/MATE Act opioid-related CE, anesthesia and local anesthesia obligations, and the realities of the “grace period.” Participants will learn how CE is audited, what “approved providers” really means, and why record-keeping, informed consent, OSHA/HIPAA compliance, and sedation protocols are drawing increased scrutiny. The goal is to give you clear, actionable guidance so you can satisfy your CE efficiently, document it correctly, and reduce your risk of unpleasant surprises from the Board.