Dental Hygienists · Minnesota · Continuing education
Minnesota Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH25 hours every 2 years; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Minnesota RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 25hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Fundamental (min 15 h): clinical seminars, webinars, symposiums, lectures, basic science college courses, infection control, Board-approved activities. Elective (max 10 h): conventions, volunteer work, professional reading/self-study, teaching/scholarly work, practice management, leadership.
- Carryover
- Not allowed: hours above the minimum do not carry forward.
- New licensees
- Initial cycle runs from licensure to the end of the birth month in the even/odd year matching the birth year; the same hour minimum applies to the initial cycle.
- Audits & records
- Professional development portfolio kept by the licensee; random and designated audits - portfolio due within 60 days. Keep documentation for the current and previous cycle.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection controlAll licensees: an infection control course is mandatory each cycle (fundamental activity) | — | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationConsecutive, current CPR certified at renewal | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Written extension request for extenuating circumstances at least 7 days before the cycle ends.
Good to know. License expires the last day of the birth month (even/odd year matching birth year). Must certify consecutive, current CPR at renewal.
Source: www.revisor.mn.gov · Minn. R. 3100.5100 (professional development), 3100.5200-3100.5300, 3100.1700 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Minnesota?
25 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Minnesota?
Fundamental (min 15 h): clinical seminars, webinars, symposiums, lectures, basic science college courses, infection control, Board-approved activities. Elective (max 10 h): conventions, volunteer work, professional reading/self-study, teaching/scholarly work, practice management, leadership.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Minnesota?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Minnesota?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (2 years cycle).