Florida dental hygiene CE courses

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

24CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Biennial renewal; licenses expire Feb 28 of even-numbered years.

Source: Florida Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Prevention of medical errors (2h each biennium; counts toward 24)	2 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Domestic violence (2h, every third biennial renewal; counts toward 24)	2 hours	Every third renewal	All dental hygienists
HIV/AIDS (2h, no later than first renewal; counts toward 24)	2 hours	Every renewal	New licensees
CPR at basic support level (in-person or blended with in-person hands-on; does NOT count toward 24)	Certification	Every renewal	All dental hygienists

Prevention of medical errors (2h each biennium; counts toward 24) (2 hours, every renewal)

Medical Error Prevention and Root Cause AnalysisCE Broker

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 #51335 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Fulfills Florida's 2-hour medical-errors requirement.

Domestic violence (2h, every third biennial renewal; counts toward 24) (2 hours, every third renewal)

Domestic Violence: The Florida RequirementCE Broker

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 #57924 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Fulfills Florida's domestic-violence requirement (due every third biennium).

HIV/AIDS (2h, no later than first renewal; counts toward 24) (2 hours, every renewal)

HIV/AIDS: Update for FloridaCE Broker

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 #54704 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Fulfills Florida's first-renewal HIV/AIDS requirement.

CPR at basic support level (in-person or blended with in-person hands-on; does NOT count toward 24) (Certification, 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.

Oral Cancer and Complications of Cancer TherapiesCE Broker

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 #50684 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral and Maxillofacial InfectionsCE Broker

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 #54034 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral Complications of DiabetesCE Broker

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 #54964 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Nutrition and Oral HealthCE Broker

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 #54121 in the NetCE Florida catalog; $54.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 24-hour renewal — usually cheaper than buying courses individually.

NetCE Design-a-Deal: Dental Hygienist CE BundleBundleCE Broker

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 Florida'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.

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.

Geriatric Dentistry: Before You Call 911FreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 12/28/2028.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour course on safely managing older adult and medically complex patients; registration required for the test and certificate.

An Introduction to Substance Use Disorders for Dental ProfessionalsFreeCE Broker

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 3h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 04/14/2027. Approved by the Louisiana State Board of Dentistry for the mandatory opioid-management CE requirement.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 3-hour course on substance use disorders for dental professionals; Louisiana board-approved for the state's mandatory opioid-management CE requirement.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do Florida dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 24 CE hours every 2 years.

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

Required topics include: Prevention of medical errors (2h each biennium; counts toward 24) (2 hours); Domestic violence (2h, every third biennial renewal; counts toward 24) (2 hours); HIV/AIDS (2h, no later than first renewal; counts toward 24) (2 hours); CPR at basic support level (in-person or blended with in-person hands-on; does NOT count toward 24) (Certification). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for Florida 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 Florida dental hygienists renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal; licenses expire Feb 28 of even-numbered years.

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 Florida Board of Dentistry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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