N.J. Stat. Ann. § 45:6-10.8

8. Any person who fails to complete the continuing dental education requirements established pursuant to section 1 of this act shall be liable to a civil penalty of not more than $500 or additional hours of continuing dental education, or both, as imposed by the board, for a first offense. A second or subsequent offense by a licensee shall be considered professional misconduct pursuant to the provisions of chapter 6 of Title 45 of the Revised Statutes and P.L.1978 c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.).