Dental Hygienists · Alaska · Continuing education
Alaska Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH20 contact hours every 2 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Alaska RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved, provided or sponsored by the ADHA, AGD or ADA; board-approved courses from dental or dental hygiene schools or organizations; board-approved study clubs and self-study
- Renewal fee
- $200
- New licensees
- First renewal: half the required contact hours for each complete year licensed in the concluding period, plus current CPR certification.
- Audits & records
- Signed statement of compliance on the renewal form; keep detailed CE records and produce them on request (12 AAC 02.960 audit).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent hands-on CPR; max 4 CPR hours count; also at first renewal | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Current hands-on CPR certification required; max 4 CPR hours count. Restorative function endorsement: +2 h on restorative materials/techniques. Practice/risk management max 3 h; volunteer max 2 h; internet CE max 8 h per 24-hour period.
Source: www.akleg.gov · 12 AAC 28.400 - 12 AAC 28.420; 12 AAC 28.920 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Alaska?
20 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Alaska?
Courses approved, provided or sponsored by the ADHA, AGD or ADA; board-approved courses from dental or dental hygiene schools or organizations; board-approved study clubs and self-study.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Alaska?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Alaska?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).