Dental Hygienists · Georgia · Continuing education
Georgia Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH22 hours every 2 years, including 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h infection control; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Georgia RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 22hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored or approved by Board-recognized organizations; CPR from AHA, American Red Cross, ASHI, National Safety Council, EMS Safety Services or other Board-approved agencies
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Carryover
- Not allowed; hours must be earned in the biennium they are applied to.
- New licensees
- CE applies within the first biennium; a new hygienist may instead show CODA-accredited dental hygiene coursework from the previous two years.
- Audits & records
- Random audits; send documentation within 30 days of the audit letter. Keep records 3 years after the biennium ends.
- Renew online
- gbd.georgia.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawLegal ethics and professionalism (since 2022) | 1 | every renewal |
| Infection controlInfection control incl. dental unit water lines (since 2024) | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR; in-person CPR/BLS/ACLS earns 4 h | — | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 15 h scientific/clinical and at least 11 h in person. Max 12 h per day. Current CPR required (Rule 150-5-.04); in-person CPR/BLS/ACLS earns 4 h. Hygienists giving local anesthesia: 2 h local anesthesia CE per biennium (counts toward 22).
Source: rules.sos.ga.gov · Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 150-5-.05 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Georgia?
22 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Georgia?
Courses sponsored or approved by Board-recognized organizations; CPR from AHA, American Red Cross, ASHI, National Safety Council, EMS Safety Services or other Board-approved agencies.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Georgia?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Georgia?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).