North Carolina dental hygiene CE courses

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

6CE hours every 1 yearBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: 6h per calendar year; license renews annually (renewal application due by Jan 31).

Source: North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Substance abuse & mental health (1h every 2 calendar years; may count toward the annual 6h total)	Required	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Current CPR certification (required in addition to the CE hours)	Certification	Every renewal	All dental hygienists

Substance abuse & mental health (1h every 2 calendar years; may count toward the annual 6h total) (Required, 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 North Carolina 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.

Current CPR certification (required in addition to the CE hours) (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.

Botulinum Toxin and Dermal Fillers for Facial Aging

NetCE · 10h · 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.)

$90.00View course →

Note: Course #50201 in the NetCE North Carolina catalog; $90.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral Pathology Review

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 #58664 in the NetCE North Carolina catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral Cancer and Complications of Cancer Therapies

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 North Carolina catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral and Maxillofacial Infections

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 North Carolina catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Oral Complications of Diabetes

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 North Carolina catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Nutrition and Oral Health

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 North Carolina 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 6-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 North Carolina'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.

Colgate Oral Health Network — Free CE Course LibraryFree

Colgate Oral Health Network · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Hosted by Tribune Group, nationally approved PACE provider #355051 (valid through 6/30/2028); also an AADH-approved provider.)

Free200+ free CE units; hours vary by courseView course →

Note: Free account gives access to 200+ CE units — live and on-demand webinars, articles, and podcasts on clinical topics; credit hours vary per course.

Managing Adult Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeFree

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 4h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 06/29/2029.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 4-hour course on diagnosing and responding to adult medical emergencies in the dental office; registration required for the test and certificate.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do North Carolina dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 6 CE hours every 1 year.

What are the mandatory CE topics for North Carolina dental hygienists renewal?

Required topics include: Substance abuse & mental health (1h every 2 calendar years; may count toward the annual 6h total) (Required); Current CPR certification (required in addition to the CE hours) (Certification). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for North Carolina 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 North Carolina dental hygienists renewal deadline?

6h per calendar year; license renews annually (renewal application due by Jan 31).

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 North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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