Dental Hygienists · Massachusetts · Continuing education
Massachusetts Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH20 CEUs every 2 years; renewal by March 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Massachusetts RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20CEUs
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Mar 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By March 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Educational/scientific courses sponsored or approved by accredited educational or service institutions, professional associations and societies, accredited postdoctoral programs, government health agencies, accredited hospitals; National Board/CDCA exams; ADA-recognized specialty board maintenance; self-study with test, teaching, faculty/research, publications and table clinics within caps
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- New graduates of CODA-accredited/Board-approved programs are exempt for the licensing period in which they graduate.
- Audits & records
- Signed statement under pains and penalties of perjury at renewal; sponsors keep attendance records 5 years.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection controlCDC Guidelines course each biennial renewal (hours not stated) | — | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationContinuous CPR/AED or BLS | — | every renewal |
Good to know. 20 CEUs in the 24 months before March 31 of odd-numbered years. Continuous CPR/AED or BLS certification. Max 10 CEUs self-study with test. Dental students licensed as hygienists are exempt while enrolled.
Source: www.mass.gov · 234 CMR 8.00 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Massachusetts?
20 CEUs every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Massachusetts?
Educational/scientific courses sponsored or approved by accredited educational or service institutions, professional associations and societies, accredited postdoctoral programs, government health agencies, accredited hospitals; National Board/CDCA exams; ADA-recognized specialty board maintenance; self-study with test, teaching, faculty/research, publications and table clinics within caps.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Massachusetts?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Massachusetts?
Licenses renew by March 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).