Dental Hygienists · Puerto Rico · Continuing education
Puerto Rico Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Higienista Dental: 24 horas de educación continua per renewal cycle, including 2 h implicit bias & cultural competency, 3 h infection control, 3 h CPR / Basic Life Support certification; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Puerto Rico Higienista Dental CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24horas de educación continua
- Renewal cycle
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- Deadline
- On license
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Continuing education; at least 16 hours in person, max 8 hours by module, journal or internet
- Online limit
- 33% of hours
- Renewal fee
- $30
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll licensees: 'Equidad y Respeto' course on bioethics and discrimination (Adm. Order 2024-583, since Jan 4, 2024) | 2 | every renewal |
| Infection controlInfection control (Resolución 2024-66 of March 7, 2024) | 3 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCPR course (AHA or Asociación Puertorriqueña del Corazón) | 3 | every renewal |
Good to know. Recertification under the Board's CE and registration regulation (Ley 11-1976); the period for hygienists is not stated on the sheet read (dentists: every 3 years). Includes a 3-hour CPR course (AHA or Asociación Puertorriqueña del Corazón).
Source: www.salud.pr.gov · Ley Núm. 11 de 23 de junio de 1976; Reglamento 3692; Orden Administrativa 2024-583 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Puerto Rico?
24 horas de educación continua per renewal cycle.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Puerto Rico?
Continuing education; at least 16 hours in person, max 8 hours by module, journal or internet.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Puerto Rico?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal (3 h may count toward CE).
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Puerto Rico?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license.