Can the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry randomly select licensees to provide continuing education documentation?

• A. False
• B. True
• C. Only licensees with prior noncompliance
• D. Only new licensees

Answer: (B)

Continuing education verification is something the board actively enforces, and they can audit licensees at random to see that the required CE hours have actually been completed. This approach helps ensure every practitioner maintains competence and keeps up with ongoing education, not just those who volunteer documentation or those with known issues. When someone is selected, they’ll need to submit evidence such as certificates of attendance, course hours, dates, and sponsor information to prove they met the CE requirements for the renewal period. If the documentation isn’t provided or the hours don’t meet the requirement, the licensee can face disciplinary actions, including possible fines or license discipline. So, random selection to provide continuing education documentation is a normal, authorized practice.