Dental Hygienists · Oregon · Continuing education
Oregon Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH24 hours every 2 years, including 2 h infection control, 2 h cultural competency; renewal by September 30.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Oregon RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Sep 30
- Reporting
- Other
- Renewal deadline
- By September 30
- Accepted credit
- Lectures, study groups, college post-graduate courses, convention scientific sessions; self-study/distance courses with a certificate of completion. Must relate to clinical patient care or dental public health
- Online limit
- 100% of hours
- Audits & records
- About 15% of licensees audited after the renewal period closes; keep CE records for four licensure years. Healthcare Provider BLS card uploaded at renewal.
- Renew online
- www.oregon.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection control | 2 | every renewal |
| Cultural competency | 2 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; card uploaded at renewal | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Licensure year Oct 1-Sep 30 (current licenses expired Sep 30, 2026). Expanded Practice Permit: 36 h. 3 h medical emergencies (no topic code). Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR. Practice management max 2 h; teaching max 6 h; other max 6 h.
Source: www.oregon.gov · OAR 818-021-0070; ORS 679.250(9) · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Oregon?
24 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Oregon?
Lectures, study groups, college post-graduate courses, convention scientific sessions; self-study/distance courses with a certificate of completion. Must relate to clinical patient care or dental public health.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Oregon?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Oregon?
Licenses renew by September 30 (2 years cycle).