Dental Hygienists · Ohio · Continuing education
Ohio Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH20 hours every 2 years; renewal on the anniversary of your license date.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Ohio RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 20hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- License anniversary
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the anniversary of your license date
- Accepted credit
- Programs from ADHA-affiliated or ADA/NDA-affiliated associations, accredited dental hygiene or dental schools, or Board-approved sponsors; required BLS course and other courses required by statute/rule count. Categories (OAC 4715-8-01): dental education/scientific courses unlimited (incl. ethics, regulatory compliance, risk management); non-clinical practice management max 5 h; papers/presentations max 3 h; teaching/research max 3 h; volunteer clinical service up to one-third; poster sessions max 2 h. Formats: directly interactive or supervised self-instruction with test (pass 75%).
- Renewal fee
- $144
- Audits & records
- Certify on the registration application; keep records at least 4 years; random or for-cause documentation requests.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationRequired BLS course; counts toward CE | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Board may excuse for unusual circumstance, emergency or hardship: exemptions for recent graduates in their first registration and full-time students; extensions for military, health (max 1 year) or lost records; waivers when precluded from active practice.
Good to know. License valid two years from issuance (biennial registration fee $144). Basic life-support training required (ORC 4715.251) and counts toward the 20 hours.
Source: codes.ohio.gov · ORC 4715.24, 4715.25; OAC 4715-8-01, 4715-8-04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Ohio?
20 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Ohio?
Programs from ADHA-affiliated or ADA/NDA-affiliated associations, accredited dental hygiene or dental schools, or Board-approved sponsors; required BLS course and other courses required by statute/rule count. Categories (OAC 4715-8-01): dental education/scientific courses unlimited (incl. ethics, regulatory compliance, risk management); non-clinical practice management max 5 h; papers/presentations max 3 h; teaching/research max 3 h; volunteer clinical service up to one-third; poster sessions max 2 h. Formats: directly interactive or supervised self-instruction with test (pass 75%).
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Ohio?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Ohio?
Licenses renew on the anniversary of your license date (2 years cycle).