Dental Hygienists · South Carolina · Continuing education
South Carolina Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH14 hours every 2 years, including 1 h infection control; renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
South Carolina RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 14hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Programs developed or endorsed by ADA, AGD, ADHA, ADAA, NADL or their societies, ADA-recognized specialty organizations, ADA-accredited dental schools, or others approved by the Board. 1 hour = 50 minutes
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- Licensed by examination in South Carolina: exempt for the first relicensure period.
- Audits & records
- Certify hours on the renewal form; keep course records 3 years and provide certificates on request.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Infection controlSterilization and infection control | 1 | every renewal |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCPR recertification every 2 years; max 4 CE hours | — | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 50% live/in person (interactive webinars count as live); rest may be online. CPR recertification every 2 years required; max 4 CE hours for a CPR course. Teaching credit up to 25%.
Source: www.scstatehouse.gov · S.C. Code Ann. Regs. 39-5(F) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in South Carolina?
14 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in South Carolina?
Programs developed or endorsed by ADA, AGD, ADHA, ADAA, NADL or their societies, ADA-recognized specialty organizations, ADA-accredited dental schools, or others approved by the Board. 1 hour = 50 minutes.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in South Carolina?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in South Carolina?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).