Dental Hygienists · Virginia · Continuing education
Virginia Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH15 hours every year; renewal by the end of your birth month.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Virginia RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 15hours
- Renewal cycle
- 1 year
- Deadline
- Birth month
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By the end of your birth month
- Accepted credit
- Courses (incl. audio and video presentations) from a Board-approved sponsor; clinical dental/dental hygiene or nonclinical subjects supporting clinical care (patient management, legal and ethical responsibilities, risk management, recordkeeping)
- Renewal fee
- $75
- Carryover
- Extra hours may be credited to the next renewal year, max 15 hours.
- New licensees
- Exempt at the first renewal after initial licensure.
- Audits & records
- Board may audit after the renewal period; keep original records 4 years after renewal.
- Renew online
- www.dhp.virginia.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent hands-on basic CPR for health care providers | — | every renewal |
Alternatives & exemptions. Up to 3 h for uncompensated care to low-income patients via a local health department or free clinic. Exemption (request 30 days before the deadline) or up to 1-year extension.
Good to know. Annual renewal in the birth month (18VAC60-25-180). Current hands-on basic CPR for health care providers required. Monitoring sedation/GA patients: 4 h every 2 years. Remote supervision practice needs a one-time 2 h course.
Source: www.dhp.virginia.gov · 18VAC60-25-190 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Virginia?
15 hours every year.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Virginia?
Courses (incl. audio and video presentations) from a Board-approved sponsor; clinical dental/dental hygiene or nonclinical subjects supporting clinical care (patient management, legal and ethical responsibilities, risk management, recordkeeping).
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Virginia?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Virginia?
Licenses renew by the end of your birth month (1 year cycle).