Dental Hygienists · Mississippi · Continuing education
Mississippi Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH20 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in even-numbered years, reported through CE Broker.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Mississippi RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- CE Broker
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Courses approved by ADA, AGD, Mississippi Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Society, NDA, NDHA, MDHA, ADHA, AADB or the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, or approved by the Board course by course; BLS/ACLS/PALS hours count (caps 8/16/16)
- New licensees
- Exempt during the first biennial renewal period.
- Audits & records
- Licensee certifies compliance at renewal and uploads proof to the CE tracking system (CE Broker); random audit after each period; keep records 3 years. Fines from $500 (first offense).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR (AHA, Red Cross, ACLS or PALS with hands-on component) | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Period Jan 1 of odd year to Dec 31 of even year. Online/correspondence courses allowed if they include a post-study exam. Current CPR certification (AHA, Red Cross, ACLS or PALS with hands-on component) required under Board Regulation 45.
Source: www.dentalboard.ms.gov · 30 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 2301, R. 1.41 (Board Regulation 41) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Mississippi?
20 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Mississippi?
Courses approved by ADA, AGD, Mississippi Dental Association, Mississippi Dental Society, NDA, NDHA, MDHA, ADHA, AADB or the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure, or approved by the Board course by course; BLS/ACLS/PALS hours count (caps 8/16/16).
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Mississippi?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Mississippi?
Licenses renew by December 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).