Dental Hygienists · All US jurisdictions
Dental Hygienist CE Requirements by State
01 In short
Continuing education rules for dental hygienists are set by each state's licensing board. Our table covers 51 jurisdictions; the rest require a set number of hours per renewal cycle, often with mandatory topics. Open your state for the exact rule, the law behind it and a remaining-hours calculator.
02 Every state — click a state to expand
AlabamaCE Broker 12 h / 1 yr On license Medical ethics, professionalismInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
12 hours every 1 year; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
- Infection control1 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Alabama
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Alaska 20 h / 2 yr On license CPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
20 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Alaska
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Alaska Board of Dental Examiners
Arizona 45 h / 3 yr Birth month Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
45 credit hours every 3 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Infection control3 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certification3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Arizona
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Arkansas 40 h / 2 yr Jan 1, even yrs Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
40 CEUs every 2 years; renewal by January 1 in even-numbered years.
- Infection control1 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Arkansas
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
California 25 h / 2 yrRDH/RDHEF35 h / 2 yrRDHAP Birth month Infection controlState lawsCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH/RDHEF
25 units every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
RDHAP
35 units every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in California
- 2027 Capital Region Dental Convention: SDDS MidWinter in BloomMar 18–19, 2027 · Sacramento
Colorado 30 h / 2 yr On license Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Colorado
- Rocky Mountain Dental Convention 2027Jan 21–23, 2027 · Denver
Source: Colorado Dental Board
Connecticut 16 h / 2 yr On license Infection controlCultural competency —
RDH
16 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Infection control1 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency1 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Connecticut
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Connecticut Department of Public Health (Dental Hygienist licensing)
Delaware 24 h / 2 yr May 31, even yrs Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
24 hours of CPE every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Delaware
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
District of Columbia 20 h / 2 yr Birth month Medical ethics, professionalismInfection controlCultural competency+2 —
RDH
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- Public health priority topics2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in District of Columbia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: DC Board of Dentistry
Florida 24 h / 2 yr Feb 28 Domestic violencePrevention of medical errorsHIV/AIDS+1 1 upcoming
RDH
24 hours every 2 years; renewal by February 28.
- Domestic violence2 hevery 6 years
- Prevention of medical errors & patient safety2 hevery renewal
- HIV/AIDS2 hbefore the first renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Florida
- LDA Winter CE with Character 2027Feb 7–9, 2027 · Lake Buena Vista
Source: Florida Board of Dentistry
Georgia 22 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalismInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
22 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Georgia
- 2027 Thomas P. Hinman Dental MeetingMar 18–20, 2027 · Atlanta
Source: Georgia Board of Dentistry
Hawaii 20 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalismCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
20 CE hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Hawaii
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Hawaii Board of Dentistry
Idaho 30 h On license None —
RDH
30 oral health/health-related CE hour credits per cycle; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Idaho
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Idaho State Board of Dentistry (Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses)
Illinois 36 h / 3 yr Sep 30 Implicit biasMandated reporter trainingCultural competency+2 1 upcoming
RDH
36 hours every 3 years; renewal by September 30.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency1 hevery renewal
- Mandated reporter training1 hevery 6 years
- Cultural competency1 hevery 6 years
- Sexual harassment prevention1 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Illinois
- 97th IDHA Annual Session and General AssemblyNov 6–7, 2026 · Rockford
Source: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation – Board of Dentistry
Indiana 19 h / 2 yr Mar 1, even yrs Medical ethics, professionalismCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
19 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 1 in even-numbered years.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Indiana
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Indiana State Board of Dentistry
Iowa 30 h / 2 yr Aug 31, odd yrs Child abuse recognitionInfection controlState laws+2 1 upcoming
RDH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by August 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
- Infection control1 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)1 hevery renewal
- Mandated reporter training2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Kansas 30 h / 2 yr Dec 1 Medical ethics, professionalismCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 1.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Kansas
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Kansas Dental Board
Kentucky 30 h / 2 yr On license CPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Kentucky
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Kentucky Board of Dentistry
LouisianaCE Broker 20 h / 2 yr Dec 31 CPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Louisiana
- New Orleans Dental Conference & LDA Annual Session 2027Apr 8–10, 2027 · New Orleans
Maine 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs CPR / Basic Life Support certification —
Dental Hygienist
30 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Maine
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Maine Board of Dental Practice
Maryland 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Child abuse recognitionInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.
- Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery 4 years
- Infection control3 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Maryland
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Massachusetts 20 h / 2 yr Mar 31, odd yrs Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification 2 upcoming
RDH
20 CEUs every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Infection controlevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Massachusetts
- Yankee Dental Congress 2027Jan 28–30, 2027 · Boston
- 113th AAP Annual MeetingSep 16–19, 2027 · Boston
Michigan 36 h / 3 yr On license Implicit biasHuman traffickingMedical ethics, professionalism+3 —
RDH
36 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency3 hevery renewal
- Human traffickingonce
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
- Infection control1 hevery renewal
- Pain management2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Michigan
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Michigan Board of Dentistry (LARA Bureau of Professional Licensing)
Minnesota 25 h / 2 yr Birth month Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
25 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Infection controlevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Minnesota
- Star of the North Meeting 2027Apr 22–24, 2027 · St. Paul
Source: Minnesota Board of Dentistry
MississippiCE Broker 20 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs CPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Mississippi
- MDHA Annual Session 2027Feb 26, 2027 · Jackson
MissouriCE Broker 30 h / 2 yr On license None 1 upcoming
RDH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Missouri
- Mid-Continent Dental Congress 2027Sep 23–24, 2027 · St. Louis
Source: Missouri Dental Board
Montana 36 h / 3 yr On license CPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
36 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Montana
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Montana Board of Dentistry
Nevada 30 h / 2 yr Jun 30, even yrs Substance use disordersInfection controlBioterrorism+1 —
RDH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30 in even-numbered years.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)2 honce
- Infection control4 hevery renewal
- Bioterrorism & emergency preparedness4 honce
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Nevada
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
New Hampshire 20 h / 2 yr On license Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
20 CEUs (1 CEU = 1 hour) every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in New Hampshire
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners (Office of Professional Licensure and Certification)
New Jersey 20 h / 2 yr Dec 31 Opioid prescribingMedical ethics, professionalismInfection control+1 1 upcoming
RDH
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31.
- Opioid prescribing & pain management1 hevery renewal
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law1 hevery renewal
- Infection control1 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certification3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in New Jersey
- NJDHA 2026 Annual ConferenceNov 7, 2026 · Iselin
New Mexico 45 h / 3 yr License anniversary Medical ethics, professionalismInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
45 hours every 3 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & lawevery renewal
- Infection controlevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in New Mexico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
New York 24 h / 3 yr Birth month Child abuse recognitionInfection control 2 upcoming
RDH
24 contact hours every 3 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- Child abuse recognition & reporting2 honce
- Infection controlevery 4 years
Upcoming in New York
- NYDHA 2026 Empire ConferenceNov 6–8, 2026 · Hauppauge
- Greater New York Dental Meeting 2026Nov 27 – Dec 1, 2026 · New York
Source: New York State Board for Dentistry (NYSED Office of the Professions)
North Carolina 6 h / 1 yr Jan 31 CPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
6 clock hours every 1 year; renewal by January 31.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in North Carolina
- BrownGirl RDH Conference 2026Nov 13–15, 2026 · Charlotte
North Dakota 16 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs Medical ethics, professionalismInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
16 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & law2 hevery renewal
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in North Dakota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Ohio 20 h / 2 yr License anniversary CPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
20 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Ohio
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Ohio State Dental Board
OklahomaCE Broker 20 h / 2 yr Jun 30 Medical ethics, professionalismCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by June 30.
- Medical ethics, professionalism & lawevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Oklahoma
- 2027 ODA Annual Meeting & ConferenceApr 30 – May 1, 2027 · Tulsa
Source: Oklahoma Board of Dentistry
Oregon 24 h / 2 yr Sep 30 Infection controlCultural competencyCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
24 hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30.
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- Cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Oregon
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Oregon Board of Dentistry
Pennsylvania 20 h / 2 yr Mar 31, odd yrs Child abuse recognitionCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years.
- Child abuse recognition & reporting2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Pennsylvania
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Puerto Rico 24 h On license Implicit biasInfection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
Higienista Dental
24 horas de educación continua per cycle; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Implicit bias & cultural competency2 hevery renewal
- Infection control3 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certification3 hevery renewal
Upcoming in Puerto Rico
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Junta Dental Examinadora de Puerto Rico (Departamento de Salud)
Rhode Island 20 h / 2 yr May 1, even yrs Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
20 continuing education credits every 2 years; renewal by May 1 in even-numbered years.
- Infection control1 hevery year
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Rhode Island
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Rhode Island Board of Dentistry (RI Department of Health)
South Carolina 14 h / 2 yr On license Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
14 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Infection control1 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in South Carolina
- 158th SCDA Annual SessionAug 18–21, 2027 · Hilton Head Island
South Dakota 75 h / 5 yr On license CPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
75 hours every 5 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in South Dakota
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Tennessee 30 h / 2 yr Dec 31, even yrs Substance use disordersState lawsCPR / Basic Life Support certification 2 upcoming
RDH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
- Substance use disorders (DEA MATE Act)2 hevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)every renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Tennessee
- Music City Dental Conference 2027Apr 29 – May 1, 2027 · Nashville
- RDH Under One Roof 2027Jul 8–10, 2027 · Nashville
Source: Tennessee Board of Dentistry
Texas 24 h / 2 yr On license Human traffickingState lawsCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
24 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
- Human traffickingevery renewal
- State laws & rules (jurisprudence)every 4 years
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Texas
- 2027 TDA MeetingMay 13–15, 2027 · San Antonio
Utah 30 h / 2 yr May 31, even yrs CPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
30 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Utah
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing – Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensing Board
Vermont 18 h / 2 yr On license None —
RDH
18 hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Upcoming in Vermont
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Vermont Board of Dental Examiners (Office of Professional Regulation)
Virginia 15 h / 1 yr Birth month CPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
15 hours every 1 year; renewal by the end of your birth month.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Virginia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: Virginia Board of Dentistry
Washington 15 h / 1 yr Birthday Suicide preventionHealth equityCPR / Basic Life Support certification 1 upcoming
RDH
15 clock hours every 1 year; renewal by your birthday.
- Suicide prevention3 honce
- Health equity2 hevery 4 years
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Washington
- 112th AAP Annual MeetingOct 29 – Nov 1, 2026 · Seattle
Source: Washington State Department of Health (Dental Hygiene Program)
West Virginia 20 h / 2 yr Feb 1, even yrs Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
20 hours every 2 years; renewal by February 1 in even-numbered years.
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in West Virginia
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Source: West Virginia Board of Dentistry
Wisconsin 12 h / 2 yr Sep 30, odd yrs Infection controlCPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
12 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by September 30 in odd-numbered years.
- Infection control2 hevery renewal
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Wisconsin
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
Wyoming 16 h / 2 yr Dec 31, odd yrs CPR / Basic Life Support certification —
RDH
16 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
- CPR / Basic Life Support certificationevery renewal
Upcoming in Wyoming
No meetings listed in this state yet — online and nearby options in the finder.
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Hours are shown in each board's own unit (contact hours, CME credits, CEUs). Rules change — open a state for the full rule, the law behind it and the source.