Dental Hygienists · Kentucky · Continuing education
Kentucky Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH30 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
Kentucky RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renewal fee
- $110
- New licensees
- Graduated in the first year of the renewal biennium: half the hours; in the second year: no CE for that renewal.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; subject to board audit of proof of CE.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent AHA-level CPR | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Min 10 h live interactive. Charity care, office business and association meetings max 10 h. Current AHA-level CPR required. HIV/AIDS education per KRS 214.615(1). Public health registered hygienists: 5 h public health per cycle.
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · 201 KAR 8:562; 201 KAR 8:520 (fees) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Kentucky?
30 hours every 2 years.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Kentucky?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Kentucky?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).