Dental Hygienists · Delaware · Continuing education
Delaware Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH24 hours of CPE every 2 years, including 2 h infection control; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Delaware RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours of CPE
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- May 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By May 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Scientific CPE incl. live webinars sponsored/approved by ADHA, ADA, ADAA, American Academy of Dental Hygiene, recognized dental/dental hygiene specialty societies and study clubs, accredited dental/dental hygiene schools, approved hospital programs, other Board-approved organizations
- New licensees
- First renewal: licensed less than 1 year as of May 31 of the renewal year - no CPE; 1 to 2 years - half of the required CPE.
- Audits & records
- Electronic attestation at renewal; random audit each biennium - then upload certificates (name, course, provider, dates, hours) and current CPR card to DELPROS.
- Renew online
- delpros.delaware.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection control | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent hands-on CPR every 2 years | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may grant an exception in unusual circumstances (e.g. prolonged illness, extended absence from the country) on petition.
Good to know. Licenses expire May 31 of even years. Self-study max 15 of 24 h (max 5 h without test, max 10 h with test incl. non-live online). Current hands-on CPR every 2 years. Local anesthesia permit holders: +2 h local anesthesia CE per renewal period.
Source: dpr.delaware.gov · 24 Del. Admin. Code 1100, Section 6.9-6.12 (24 Del.C. §1106(a)(1) and (7)) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Delaware?
24 hours of CPE every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Delaware?
Scientific CPE incl. live webinars sponsored/approved by ADHA, ADA, ADAA, American Academy of Dental Hygiene, recognized dental/dental hygiene specialty societies and study clubs, accredited dental/dental hygiene schools, approved hospital programs, other Board-approved organizations.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Delaware?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Delaware?
Licenses renew by May 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).