Dental Hygienists · North Dakota · Continuing education
North Dakota Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH16 hours every 2 years, including 2 h medical ethics, professionalism & law, 2 h infection control; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
North Dakota RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 16hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Publications, seminars, symposiums, lectures, college courses and online education; clinical dentistry subject matter accepted without limit; certificates must name provider, date and hours
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- Audits & records
- Renewal application includes proof of CE completion (NDCC 43-20-01.4). Board may audit; keep records from the previous cycle.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Medical ethics, professionalism & lawEthics or jurisprudence; passing the laws and rules exam counts as 2 h | 2 | every renewal |
| Infection controlCan be met by a federal OSHA course for dental providers | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationHands-on CPR course and current CPR certificate | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Max 8 h self-study; other hours via real-time webinars or classroom. Hands-on CPR course and current CPR certificate required. Extra 2 h: anesthesia permit (sedation), restorative permit (restorative), general supervision (medical emergencies). Max 1 h practice management.
Source: www.ndlegis.gov · N.D. Admin. Code 20-04-01-08; NDCC 43-20-01.4 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in North Dakota?
16 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in North Dakota?
Publications, seminars, symposiums, lectures, college courses and online education; clinical dentistry subject matter accepted without limit; certificates must name provider, date and hours.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in North Dakota?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in North Dakota?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).