Dental Hygienists · Texas · Continuing education
Texas Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH24 hours every 2 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
Texas RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 24hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Accepted credit
- Courses from providers under TSBDE Rule 104.2 (Board-approved provider list); live interactive webinars count as classroom hours
- Online limit
- 33% of hours
- Carryover
- Up to 24 excess classroom/lecture hours earned within the year before the renewal period may be carried forward.
- New licensees
- CE applies after the first biennial renewal and before each subsequent renewal.
- Audits & records
- Attest at renewal; do not send proof unless asked. About 5% of renewals each month are randomly audited.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Human traffickingHHSC-approved human trafficking prevention course, part of the 24 hours | — | every renewal |
| State laws & rules (jurisprudence)TSBDE Jurisprudence Assessment every 4 years (does not count toward the 24 hours) | — | every 4 years |
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent hands-on BLS; CPR hours do not count | — | every renewal |
Good to know. At least 16 h technical/scientific; up to 8 h risk management; up to 8 h self-study. OSHA, CPR and practice finance do not count. Current hands-on BLS required. Laser use requires 12 h in-person laser education (one-time qualification).
Source: tsbde.texas.gov · Tex. Occ. Code § 257.005; 22 TAC Chapter 104 (§104.1, §104.2) · checked Oct 28, 2026
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05 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Texas?
24 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Texas?
Courses from providers under TSBDE Rule 104.2 (Board-approved provider list); live interactive webinars count as classroom hours.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Texas?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Texas?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).