Dental Hygienists · New Jersey · Continuing education
New Jersey Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH20 hours every 2 years, including 1 h opioid prescribing & pain management, 1 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 1 h infection control, 3 h CPR / Basic Life Support certification; renewal by December 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New Jersey RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- Graduates in the first year of the biennial period need 10 h incl. the 6 mandatory hours; graduates in the second year are exempt at the next renewal.
- Audits & records
- Keep proof of completion (and post-test proof for distance learning).
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Opioid prescribing & pain managementPrescription opioid drugs incl. risks and signs of abuse, addiction and diversion | 1 | every renewal |
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawProfessional ethics and New Jersey law | 1 | every renewal |
| Infection control | 1 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCPR, part of the mandatory hours | 3 | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. The Board may waive up to half of the hours for donated dental services to eligible persons (mandatory courses are never waived).
Good to know. 6 mandatory hours incl. 3 h CPR. Online/recorded distance learning max 10 h and needs a post-test; live synchronous webinars count as in-person. Biennial period Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025 per the Board notice.
Source: www.njconsumeraffairs.gov · N.J.A.C. 13:30-5.2 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in New Jersey?
20 hours every 2 years.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in New Jersey?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal (3 h may count toward CE).
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in New Jersey?
Licenses renew by December 31 (2 years cycle).