Dental Hygienists · Wyoming · Continuing education
Wyoming Dental Hygienist CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- RDH16 hours every 2 years; renewal by December 31 in odd-numbered years.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Wyoming RDH CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- 16hours
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- Dec 31, odd yrs
- Reporting
- Attestation
- Renewal deadline
- By December 31 in odd-numbered years
- Accepted credit
- Clinical courses (e.g. pharmacology, professional ethics); other subjects only if clinically relevant; Board does not pre-approve courses; online without limit
- Carryover
- Not allowed.
- New licensees
- Licensed in an even year: 8 h at the next renewal; licensed in an odd year: no CE at the first renewal.
- Audits & records
- Random audit; keep records 4 years after the renewal period and produce them within 30 days of notice.
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| CPR / Basic Life Support certificationCurrent BLS; does not count toward the 16 h | — | every renewal |
Good to know. Two-year CE periods end Dec 31 of odd years (2024-2025, 2026-2027). Current BLS required separately and does not count toward the 16 h. The 3 h controlled substances rule applies to dentists only.
Source: dental.wyo.gov · Wyoming Board of Dental Examiners Rules, Chapter 3 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Wyoming?
16 hours every 2 years.
Which CE courses count for dental hygienists in Wyoming?
Clinical courses (e.g. pharmacology, professional ethics); other subjects only if clinically relevant; Board does not pre-approve courses; online without limit.
Is CPR/BLS required for dental hygienists in Wyoming?
Yes — current CPR/BLS certification is part of renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for dental hygienists in Wyoming?
Licenses renew by December 31 in odd-numbered years (2 years cycle).