Dental Hygienists · Connecticut · Continuing education
Connecticut Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH16 contact hours every 2 years, including 1 h infection control, 1 h cultural competency; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Connecticut RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 16contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses offered or approved by CODA-accredited or regionally accredited schools, ADA and affiliated societies, National Dental Association, ADHA and affiliates, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Dental Hygiene, Red Cross/AHA (CPR, cardiac life support), VA/armed forces, hospitals, CODA-recognized agencies, medical associations, health departments
- Online limit
- 25% of hours
- New licensees
- No CE attestation at the first license renewal.
- Audits & records
- Keep attendance records/certificates at least 3 years; submit within 45 days if DPH asks.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection controlInfection control in a dental setting | 1 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 1 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. 8 hours of volunteer dental practice at a public health facility = 1 hour, max 5 hours per two years. Waiver/extension for medical disability; exemption if not in active practice (notarized application).
Good to know. 16 h within the 24 months before renewal (license renews yearly). Max 4 h online/distance learning. Business meetings, banquet speeches and reading books/journals do not count.
Source: portal.ct.gov · Conn. Gen. Stat. §20-126l(g) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Connecticut?
16 contact hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Connecticut?
Courses offered or approved by CODA-accredited or regionally accredited schools, ADA and affiliated societies, National Dental Association, ADHA and affiliates, Academy of General Dentistry, Academy of Dental Hygiene, Red Cross/AHA (CPR, cardiac life support), VA/armed forces, hospitals, CODA-recognized agencies, medical associations, health departments.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Connecticut?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).