Massachusetts dental hygiene CE courses

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

20CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: CEUs earned in the 24 months immediately preceding March 31 of odd-numbered years; licenses expire March 31 of odd years.

Source: Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Public-health dental hygienist: 10h one-time CE (6h hands-on in public-health setting + CDC guidelines, risk management, medical emergencies)	10 hours	One-time	All dental hygienists

Public-health dental hygienist: 10h one-time CE (6h hands-on in public-health setting + CDC guidelines, risk management, medical emergencies) (10 hours, one-time)

Management of Pediatric Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeFree

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 11/16/2027.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour course on managing medical emergencies in pediatric dental patients; registration required for the test and certificate.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

HIV/AIDS: An Update

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 #58904 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Caries-Prone Patients: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

NetCE · 4h · 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.)

$36.00View course →

Note: Course #54680 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $36.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Local Anesthetics 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 #55183 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Medication Use 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 #55254 in the NetCE Massachusetts catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 20-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 Massachusetts'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.

Management of Pediatric Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeFree

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 2h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 11/16/2027.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 2-hour course on managing medical emergencies in pediatric dental patients; registration required for the test and certificate.

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 911Free

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 ProfessionalsFree

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.)

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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 Massachusetts dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 20 CE hours every 2 years.

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

Required topics include: Public-health dental hygienist: 10h one-time CE (6h hands-on in public-health setting + CDC guidelines, risk management, medical emergencies) (10 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

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

CEUs earned in the 24 months immediately preceding March 31 of odd-numbered years; licenses expire March 31 of odd 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 Massachusetts Board of Registration in Dentistry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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