North Dakota dental hygiene CE courses

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

16CE hours every 2 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: 2-year cycle; renew by December 31 of odd-numbered years.

Source: North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Ethics or jurisprudence (min 2h; passing laws & rules exam counts)	2 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Infection control (min 2h; OSHA dental-provider course qualifies)	2 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
CPR course w/ hands-on training (required; current certificate must be held)	Certification	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Sedation or anesthesia (min 2h, excl. local anesthesia)	Required	Every renewal	Sedation/anesthesia permit holders
Restorative dentistry (min 2h)	Required	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Medical emergencies (2h)	Required	Every renewal	Dental hygienists under general supervision

Ethics or jurisprudence (min 2h; passing laws & rules exam counts) (2 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 North Dakota 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.

Infection control (min 2h; OSHA dental-provider course qualifies) (2 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.

CPR course w/ hands-on training (required; current certificate must be held) (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.

Restorative dentistry (min 2h) (Required, every renewal)

Viva Learning — Free Live & On-Demand CE WebinarsFree

Viva Learning · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved AGD PACE provider #217544 (approval period 11/1/2025–10/31/2029); also a registered CA Dental Board CE provider.)

FreeFree; hours vary by webinar (typically 1–2 CEU)View course →

Note: Free live-interactive and on-demand CE webinars from expert clinicians; live sessions count as live CE where your board requires it; free account tracks your CE activity.

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

Medical emergencies (2h) (Required, every renewal)

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.

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.

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

Complete renewal bundles

One purchase covering your full 16-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 Dakota'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.

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.

Viva Learning — Free Live & On-Demand CE WebinarsFree

Viva Learning · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved AGD PACE provider #217544 (approval period 11/1/2025–10/31/2029); also a registered CA Dental Board CE provider.)

FreeFree; hours vary by webinar (typically 1–2 CEU)View course →

Note: Free live-interactive and on-demand CE webinars from expert clinicians; live sessions count as live CE where your board requires it; free account tracks your CE activity.

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.

Tobacco 101: A Guide to Working with Nicotine Addicted PatientsFree

DentalCare.com (Procter & Gamble) · 3h · self-paced · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider; course expires 04/06/2027.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 3-hour course on how tobacco and nicotine products affect oral health and on guiding patients through cessation; registration required for the test and certificate.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do North Dakota dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 16 CE hours every 2 years.

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

Required topics include: Ethics or jurisprudence (min 2h; passing laws & rules exam counts) (2 hours); Infection control (min 2h; OSHA dental-provider course qualifies) (2 hours); CPR course w/ hands-on training (required; current certificate must be held) (Certification); Sedation or anesthesia (min 2h, excl. local anesthesia) (Required); Restorative dentistry (min 2h) (Required); Medical emergencies (2h) (Required). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

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

2-year cycle; renew by December 31 of odd-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 North Dakota Board of Dental Examiners. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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