Dental Hygienists · Montana · Continuing education
Montana Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH36 hours every 3 years; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Montana RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 36hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board does not pre-approve programs or sponsors; programs must add to professional knowledge and competence, have significant intellectual or practical content and be germane to dental hygiene
- Renewal fee
- $140
- Carryover
- Hours used to cure delinquent CE cannot be applied to the next reporting period.
- New licensees
- CE does not apply until the licensee's first full year of licensure.
- Audits & records
- Affirm CE duty at annual renewal; keep documentation (name, sponsor, title, dates, hours). Random audits by sampling.
- Renew online
- ebiz.mt.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR, ACLS or PALS card | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Three-year CE cycles counted from 2015; licenses renew yearly by March 1. Current CPR, ACLS or PALS card required. Limited prescriptive authority: 3 h on fluoride, topical anesthetics or nonsystemic antimicrobials; limited access permit: +12 h.
Source: boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov · ARM 24.138.2110 (adopted MAR 24-138-83, Sept. 2024) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Montana?
36 hours every 3 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Montana?
Board does not pre-approve programs or sponsors; programs must add to professional knowledge and competence, have significant intellectual or practical content and be germane to dental hygiene.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Montana?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Montana?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (3 years cycle).