Dental Hygienists · New York · Continuing education
New York Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH24 contact hours every 3 years, including 2 h child abuse recognition & reporting (once); renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
New York RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24contact hours
- Renewal cycle
- 3 years
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Sponsors approved by ADA CERP, AGD PACE (national approval), New York State Dental Association or NYSED, and for hygienists also the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH) and New York Dental Hygienists' Association; registered/accredited degree-granting institutions
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- No CE in the initial three-year registration period, unless licensed by endorsement. Shorter registrations: 0.67 hours per month.
- Audits & records
- Random audits every month; keep proof of attendance for six years.
- Renew online
- www.op.nysed.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Child abuse recognition & reportingIdentification and reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, NYSED-approved provider; counts as CE | 2 | once |
| Infection controlState-approved infection control course every 4 years | — | every 4 years |
Good to know. At least 14 of 24 hours live (7/12); rest self-study. Up to 12 h CPR/ACLS/PALS may count per triennial period. Practice-management courses not accepted.
Source: www.op.nysed.gov · New York State Education Law, Title VIII · checked Oct 28, 2026
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How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in New York?
24 contact hours every 3 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in New York?
Sponsors approved by ADA CERP, AGD PACE (national approval), New York State Dental Association or NYSED, and for hygienists also the American Academy of Dental Hygiene (AADH) and New York Dental Hygienists' Association; registered/accredited degree-granting institutions.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in New York?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (3 years cycle).