Dental Hygienists · North Carolina · Continuing education
North Carolina Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH6 clock hours every year; renewal by January 31.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Carolina RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 6clock hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Jan 31
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By January 31
- Accepted credit
- Providers recognized by ADA CERP, AGD, ADHA or their components; NC AHEC; dental/dental hygiene/dental assisting schools; societies and associations; government entities; FQHCs. Must relate to clinical patient care
- Online limit
- 100% of hours
- Audits & records
- Hours certified on the renewal application; keep records at least 2 years and produce on request.
- Renew online
- www.ncdentalboard.org ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationUnexpired CPR, in addition to the hours | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Annual renewal by Jan 31; void if not compliant by Mar 31. Self-study allowed (test required). 1 h mental health/substance use CE every two calendar years (no matching topic code). Unexpired CPR required in addition to the hours.
Source: reports.oah.state.nc.us · 21 NCAC 16I .0201-.0206 · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in North Carolina?
6 clock hours every year.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in North Carolina?
Providers recognized by ADA CERP, AGD, ADHA or their components; NC AHEC; dental/dental hygiene/dental assisting schools; societies and associations; government entities; FQHCs. Must relate to clinical patient care.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in North Carolina?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in North Carolina?
Licenses renew by January 31 (1 year cycle).