When is Domestic Violence CE required?

• A. It is required at every renewal
• B. It is required as part of every third biennial renewal or for reactivation
• C. It is not required
• D. It is required only for dentists with certain specialties

Answer: (B)

In Florida, domestic violence continuing education is tied to the biennial renewal cycle and is required once every third renewal or when you reactivate a lapsed license. Since renewals occur every two years, you would encounter the DV CE requirement in the third renewal cycle (roughly six years after your first renewal). If your license is reactivated after a lapse, the DV CE must be completed as part of the reactivation process. This rule applies to all dentists, not just those with certain specialties.

For example, if you renew in 2024 and 2026, the DV CE would be required at the 2028 renewal. If you never let your license lapse, you’d only need the DV CE by the third renewal; if you let it lapse and then reactivate, you must complete it at reactivation.