Dental Hygienists · Maine · Continuing education
Maine Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Dental Hygienist: 30 credit hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maine Dental Hygienist CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30credit hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Providers such as accredited colleges, CODA programs, ADA/NDA, ADHA/NDHA and their societies, Board-recognized academies, VA/armed forces, American Academy of Dental Hygiene, ADA CERP, AGD PACE, agencies recognized by the AMA Council on Medical Education, ACCME. No limit on live lectures/seminars, study clubs, academic courses, online courses with exit exam; max 10 h combined for teaching, writing, independent study, distance learning without exam, in-service, etc.
- New licensees
- First renewal: half of the required hours plus current BLS.
- Audits & records
- Certify compliance on the renewal form; keep documentation two years post-renewal; random audits.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent BLS, also at first renewal; online only with hands-on component; max 3 BLS h count | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Waiver/extension on written request before expiration for prolonged illness or other extenuating circumstances (e.g. military deployment). Inactive licensees need no CE.
Good to know. Biennial term Jan 1 of odd years to Dec 31 of even years; current BLS required (max 3 BLS h, max 6 ACLS/PALS h count; online only with hands-on component). Applies also to faculty dental hygienists.
Source: www.maine.gov · 02-313 C.M.R. ch. 13 (Board of Dental Practice, Continuing Education); 32 M.R.S. §§ 18308(4), 18324, 18350, 18351 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Maine?
30 credit hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Maine?
Providers such as accredited colleges, CODA programs, ADA/NDA, ADHA/NDHA and their societies, Board-recognized academies, VA/armed forces, American Academy of Dental Hygiene, ADA CERP, AGD PACE, agencies recognized by the AMA Council on Medical Education, ACCME. No limit on live lectures/seminars, study clubs, academic courses, online courses with exit exam; max 10 h combined for teaching, writing, independent study, distance learning without exam, in-service, etc.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Maine?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Maine?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).