Dental Hygienists · Arizona · Continuing education
Arizona Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH45 credit hours every 3 years, including 3 h infection control, 3 h CPR / Basic Life Support certification; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Arizona RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 45credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Recognized Continuing Dental Education (seminars, lectures, interactive audio-video programs, advanced training); self-study with exam, Board service, peer review, teaching, publications and charitable clinic service limited to 15 hours
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Complete the prescribed hours by the end of the first full renewal period; no CE affidavit if initially licensed within the year before expiration.
- Audits & records
- Affidavit with the renewal listing hours by category; Board audits yearly; documentation due within 35 days of notice.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection controlInfectious diseases or infectious disease control | 3 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCPR/ACLS/PALS hours; current card also required | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Extension on written request (military service, missionary activity, foreign residence or other extenuating circumstances).
Good to know. Triennial license; renew by the last day of the birth month every third year (fee up to $325). 45 h: at least 25 clinical/hygiene areas, max 11 practice management, at least 3 h in chemical dependency, tobacco cessation, ethics, risk management or AZ jurisprudence (mixed, no single code), 3 h CPR/ACLS/PALS (current card required). 12 h if providing botulinum toxin/dermal fillers.
Source: apps.azsos.gov · A.A.C. R4-11-1201, R4-11-1202, R4-11-1204, R4-11-1209; A.R.S. § 32-1287 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Arizona?
45 credit hours every 3 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Arizona?
Recognized Continuing Dental Education (seminars, lectures, interactive audio-video programs, advanced training); self-study with exam, Board service, peer review, teaching, publications and charitable clinic service limited to 15 hours.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Arizona?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal (3 h may count toward CE).
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Arizona?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (3 years cycle).