Dental Hygienists · South Dakota · Continuing education
South Dakota Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH75 hours every 5 years; 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 Dakota RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 75hours
- Renewal cycle
- 5 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- —
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Board-approved CE courses
- Renewal fee
- $115
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR card; max 15 CPR h per cycle | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Five-year CE cycle; license renewed annually by July 1 ($95 + $20 CE fee per year). 5 h dental radiography required (max 20 h). Current CPR card required. Limits per cycle: home study 30 h, practice management 10 h, nutrition 15 h, CPR 15 h.
Source: sdlegislature.gov · ARSD 20:43:03:06, 20:43:03:07.01 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in South Dakota?
75 hours every 5 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in South Dakota?
Board-approved CE courses.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in South Dakota?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in South Dakota?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (5 years cycle).