Dental Hygienists · Utah · Continuing education
Utah Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH30 hours every 2 years; renewal by May 31 in even-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
02 Calculator
How many hours do I still need?
Calculated in your browser; nothing is sent or stored.
03 Requirements
Utah RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 30hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- May 31, even yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By May 31 in even-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Lecture, conference, seminar or training sessions (blocks of at least 50 min) approved/sponsored by government agencies, accredited institutions, professional associations, ADA, ADHA, UDA/UDHA, recognized health care associations or peer study clubs; max 15 h online/home study with exam; max 10 h teaching; max 3 h practice/office management; up to 15% as volunteer direct patient care
- Online limit
- 50% of hours
- New licensees
- Hours prorated by the date of first licensure within the two-year cycle.
- Audits & records
- Keep documentation two years after the end of the renewal cycle.
- Renew online
- commerce.utah.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent CPR/BLS; recertification hours do not count | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Division may defer or waive CPE under R156-1-308d.
Good to know. Dental licenses renew May 31 of even years (DOPL dentistry renewal page). Current CPR/BLS required; recertification hours do not count. Hygienists certified for botulinum toxin need 1 h, for direct restorations 3 h didactic.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · Utah Admin. Code R156-69-303, R156-69-304a · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Utah?
30 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Utah?
Lecture, conference, seminar or training sessions (blocks of at least 50 min) approved/sponsored by government agencies, accredited institutions, professional associations, ADA, ADHA, UDA/UDHA, recognized health care associations or peer study clubs; max 15 h online/home study with exam; max 10 h teaching; max 3 h practice/office management; up to 15% as volunteer direct patient care.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Utah?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Utah?
Licenses renew by May 31 in even-numbered years (2 years cycle).