Arizona dental hygiene CE courses

Curated courses matched to Arizona’s dental hygienists renewal mandates — with prices, accreditation, and format. Plain listings, no affiliate markup.

45CE hours every 3 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Triennial renewal; renewal affidavit due with renewal application.

Source: Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Dental/medical health, dental hygiene services, periodontics, implants, radiology, emergencies, pain management, recordkeeping, public health, new concepts (at least 25h)	25 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Chemical dependency, tobacco cessation, ethics, risk management, or AZ dental jurisprudence (at least 3h)	3 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Infectious diseases or infectious disease control (at least 3h)	3 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
CPR healthcare-provider level / ACLS / PALS (at least 3h)	3 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists

Dental/medical health, dental hygiene services, periodontics, implants, radiology, emergencies, pain management, recordkeeping, public health, new concepts (at least 25h) (25 hours, every renewal)

Responsible and Effective Opioid Prescribing

NetCE · 3h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$27.00View course →

Note: Course #55152 in the NetCE Arizona catalog; $27.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Counts toward opioid/controlled-substance prescribing requirements in most states.

Chemical dependency, tobacco cessation, ethics, risk management, or AZ dental jurisprudence (at least 3h) (3 hours, every renewal)

Dental Ethics: A Brief Review

NetCE · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$18.00View course →

Note: Course #57424 in the NetCE Arizona catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Covers ethics and professional responsibility; confirm with your board if used for a jurisprudence requirement.

Infectious diseases or infectious disease control (at least 3h) (3 hours, every renewal)

Foundations: Building the Safest Dental VisitFree

CDC (via CDC TRAIN) · 3h · self-paced · ADA CERP (3 free CE hours through the CDC's partnership with the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).)

FreeView course →

Note: Free CDC training on infection prevention and control fundamentals in dental settings; create a free CDC TRAIN account to launch the course and claim CE.

Foundations: Building the Safest Dental VisitFree

CDC (via CDC TRAIN) · 3h · self-paced · ADA CERP (3 free CE hours through the CDC's partnership with the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).)

FreeView course →

Note: Free CDC training on infection prevention and control fundamentals in dental settings; create a free CDC TRAIN account to launch the course and claim CE.

CPR healthcare-provider level / ACLS / PALS (at least 3h) (3 hours, every renewal)

BLS for Healthcare Providers (in-person class)

American Red Cross · 4h · in-person · AHA/ARC (AHA or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification; hands-on skills session required.)

$99.00In-person classes typically $85–$120; check local pricingView course →

Note: In-person BLS certification with a hands-on skills session — most dental boards do not accept fully-online CPR for this requirement. Counts toward CE in states that allow it.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Dental Treatment of Pediatric & Adolescent Patients

NetCE · 6h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$54.00View course →

Note: Course #52164 in the NetCE Arizona catalog; $54.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Dental Care for Patients with Disabilities

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #51914 in the NetCE Arizona catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Dental Considerations for Older Adult Patients

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #59564 in the NetCE Arizona catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Behavioral Issues in Dentistry

NetCE · 5h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #56804 in the NetCE Arizona catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 45-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

NetCE Design-a-Deal: Dental Hygienist CE BundleBundle

NetCE · 30h · self-paced · AGD PACE + ADA CERP (NetCE is an AGD PACE-approved provider; courses also carry ADA CERP credit. Prices shown on the catalog page without login.)

$135.00Up to 15 hours $67.50 · 16–30 hours $135; covers state-mandate coursesView course →

Note: One purchase covering up to 30 hours including Arizona's mandated topics; bundle pricing shown on the catalog page without login.

Free options

Accredited free courses. Note: free options rarely cover state-specific mandates — verify each mandate is satisfied.

Foundations: Building the Safest Dental VisitFree

CDC (via CDC TRAIN) · 3h · self-paced · ADA CERP (3 free CE hours through the CDC's partnership with the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).)

FreeView course →

Note: Free CDC training on infection prevention and control fundamentals in dental settings; create a free CDC TRAIN account to launch the course and claim CE.

Increasing Dental Hygiene ProductivityFree

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 1h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 10/02/2028.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 1-hour practice-management course on growing the hygiene department's production; registration required for the test and certificate.

Foundations: Building the Safest Dental VisitFree

CDC (via CDC TRAIN) · 3h · self-paced · ADA CERP (3 free CE hours through the CDC's partnership with the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP).)

FreeView course →

Note: Free CDC training on infection prevention and control fundamentals in dental settings; create a free CDC TRAIN account to launch the course and claim CE.

CE Zoom — Free Live Dental CE WebinarsFree

CE Zoom · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider #373236 (approval period 1/1/2024–12/31/2027).)

FreeFree live webinars; hours vary by sessionView course →

Note: Free sponsor-supported live CE webinars across clinical topics; live attendance counts as live-interactive CE where your board requires it.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Arizona dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 45 CE hours every 3 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Arizona dental hygienists renewal?

Required topics include: Dental/medical health, dental hygiene services, periodontics, implants, radiology, emergencies, pain management, recordkeeping, public health, new concepts (at least 25h) (25 hours); Chemical dependency, tobacco cessation, ethics, risk management, or AZ dental jurisprudence (at least 3h) (3 hours); Infectious diseases or infectious disease control (at least 3h) (3 hours); CPR healthcare-provider level / ACLS / PALS (at least 3h) (3 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for Arizona dental hygienists renewal?

Yes, in nearly all cases. AGD PACE is the national standard for dental CE and is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Confirm any state-specific mandate wording with the board before purchasing.

When is the Arizona dental hygienists renewal deadline?

Triennial renewal; renewal affidavit due with renewal application.

Disclaimer: CECourse is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any course provider listed on this page. We do not control provider pricing, course availability, content, accreditation status, or board reporting — all of which may change without notice. Course listings are curated for convenience and were last verified on 10-06-2026. Requirements change — always verify current mandates with the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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