Dental Hygienists · Louisiana · Continuing education
Louisiana Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH20 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Louisiana RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored or approved by ADA and affiliates, ADHA and affiliates, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Hygiene, National Dental Association, American Association of Dental Boards, CODA-accredited dental schools, armed services/VA dental departments, recognized specialty societies, ACCME; courses approved for dentists also count
- Online limit
- 40% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $220
- Carryover
- Not allowed for the 72 h awarded for the local anesthesia course; late hours (completed by August of the next year) do not count toward the next period.
- New licensees
- Exempt at the first renewal (CPR/BLS still required).
- Audits & records
- Board page: all licensees report CE in CE Broker by December 31. Keep records 3 calendar years; Board may request documentation at random.
- Renew online
- www.membersbase.com ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent BLS (AHA/Red Cross, not fully online), also at first renewal; earns 3 h | — | every renewal |
Good to know. 12 h personally attended clinical + 8 h clinical in person, online or correspondence (with a test). BLS must be kept current (AHA/Red Cross, not fully online); earns 3 h. Completing the Board's local anesthesia course earns 72 h for that period.
Source: www.lsbd.org · La. Admin. Code tit. 46, pt. XXXIII, §1613 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Louisiana?
20 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Louisiana?
Courses sponsored or approved by ADA and affiliates, ADHA and affiliates, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Dental Hygiene, National Dental Association, American Association of Dental Boards, CODA-accredited dental schools, armed services/VA dental departments, recognized specialty societies, ACCME; courses approved for dentists also count.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Louisiana?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Louisiana?
Licenses renew by December 31 (2 years cycle).