Dental Hygienists · New Hampshire · Continuing education
New Hampshire Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH20 CEUs (1 CEU = 1 hour) every 2 years, including 2 h infection control; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Hampshire RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20CEUs (1 CEU = 1 hour)
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses sponsored/approved by ADA and its societies, AGD, ADHA and its societies, state/local dental or hygiene associations, dental/medical/hygiene schools, hospitals, government health agencies, postgraduate schools; specialty board maintenance courses; up to 75% online/audio-visual/live webinar; up to 10% for ADA/AGD/ADHA meeting attendance. Board does not pre-approve courses.
- Online limit
- 75% of hours
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Exempt at the first biennial renewal after initial licensure following graduation.
- Audits & records
- Attest on the renewal addendum; keep certificates 3 years; audits per Plc 308.04(d).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection controlCourse including CDC infection prevention and control guidelines | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationHands-on BLS-HCP; counts 3 CEUs | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Waiver petition for severe illness, incapacity or other hardship. Passing the written ADEX or similar clinical exam counts for 100% of the CEUs.
Good to know. Per biennium: at least 15 CEUs clinical, 2 CEUs medical emergency training, hands-on BLS-HCP (counts 3 CEUs). EFDA-qualified hygienists need 10 extra CEUs in restorative dentistry.
Source: gc.nh.gov · N.H. Admin. Rules Den 401, Den 406; RSA 317-A:12, XI · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in New Hampshire?
20 CEUs (1 CEU = 1 hour) every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in New Hampshire?
Courses sponsored/approved by ADA and its societies, AGD, ADHA and its societies, state/local dental or hygiene associations, dental/medical/hygiene schools, hospitals, government health agencies, postgraduate schools; specialty board maintenance courses; up to 75% online/audio-visual/live webinar; up to 10% for ADA/AGD/ADHA meeting attendance. Board does not pre-approve courses.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in New Hampshire?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in New Hampshire?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).