Which statement about Domestic Violence CE is correct?

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

Answer: (A)

Domestic violence continuing education for dentists is tied to renewal timing rather than added to every renewal cycle. The rule requires completion of DV CE as part of every third biennial renewal or when a license is reactivated after a lapse. This means you won’t fulfill it at each two-year renewal, but you will encounter it at the third renewal in your cycle or whenever you’re reactivating a license that was inactive. The intent is to keep practitioners informed about recognizing potential domestic violence, understanding reporting obligations, and knowing how to support patients, while aligning the requirement with the renewal or reactivation process. It is not a blanket requirement for every renewal, it isn’t only for those in specialities, and it is indeed required at those specific points.