New Hampshire dental hygiene CE courses

Curated courses matched to New Hampshire’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: Biennial renewal.

Source: New Hampshire Board of Dental Examiners

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Mandated topics

TopicHoursFrequencyWho
Clinical dental care subjects (min 15 CEUs)15 hoursEvery renewalAll dental hygienists
Infection control incl. CDC Infection Prevention & Control guidelines in syllabus (min 2 CEUs)2 hoursEvery renewalAll dental hygienists
Medical emergency training (min 2 CEUs)2 hoursEvery renewalAll dental hygienists
BLS-HCP w/ hands-on component (required; counts 3 CEUs as clinical)CertificationEvery renewalAll dental hygienists
Pain management / addiction disorder 3 CEUs or online examRequiredEvery renewalDEA-registered dental hygienists

Clinical dental care subjects (min 15 CEUs) (15 hours, every renewal)

Increasing Dental Hygiene ProductivityFreeCE Broker

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

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

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.)

Note: Course #54034 in the NetCE New Hampshire 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.)

Note: Course #54964 in the NetCE New Hampshire 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.)

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

HIPAA Privacy and Security

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.)

Note: Course #51141 in the NetCE New Hampshire catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Infection control incl. CDC Infection Prevention & Control guidelines in syllabus (min 2 CEUs) (2 hours, every renewal)

Infection Control for Dental Professionals

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.)

Note: Course #54052 in the NetCE New Hampshire catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. General infection-control course; covers most states' infection-control mandates.

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).)

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.

Medical emergency training (min 2 CEUs) (2 hours, every renewal)

Management of Pediatric Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeFreeCE Broker

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

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

Managing Adult Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeFreeCE Broker

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

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

BLS-HCP w/ hands-on component (required; counts 3 CEUs as clinical) (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.

Pain management / addiction disorder 3 CEUs or online exam (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.)

Note: Course #55152 in the NetCE New Hampshire 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.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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.)

Note: Course #54034 in the NetCE New Hampshire 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.)

Note: Course #54964 in the NetCE New Hampshire 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.)

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

HIPAA Privacy and Security

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.)

Note: Course #51141 in the NetCE New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire'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 OfficeFreeCE Broker

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

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

Managing Adult Medical Emergencies in the Dental OfficeFreeCE Broker

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

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 ProductivityFreeCE Broker

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

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).)

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do New Hampshire dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 20 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for New Hampshire dental hygienists renewal?

Required topics include: Clinical dental care subjects (min 15 CEUs) (15 hours); Infection control incl. CDC Infection Prevention & Control guidelines in syllabus (min 2 CEUs) (2 hours); Medical emergency training (min 2 CEUs) (2 hours); BLS-HCP w/ hands-on component (required; counts 3 CEUs as clinical) (Certification); Pain management / addiction disorder 3 CEUs or online exam (Required). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire dental hygienists renewal deadline?

Biennial renewal.

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