New Jersey dental hygiene CE courses

Curated courses matched to New Jersey’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 Jersey State Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
CPR w/ practical hands-on certification — 3h (AHA healthcare-provider standards; incl. AED, choking, rescue breathing; no webinars/distance learning)	3 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Infection control & prevention (1h)	1 hour	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Professional ethics & New Jersey law re: dental hygiene practice (1h)	1 hour	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Prescription opioid drugs — risks/signs of abuse, addiction, diversion (1h)	1 hour	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Distance learning — max half of the 20h	Required	Every renewal	All dental hygienists

CPR w/ practical hands-on certification — 3h (AHA healthcare-provider standards; incl. AED, choking, rescue breathing; no webinars/distance learning) (3 hours, 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.

Infection control & prevention (1h) (1 hour, 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.

Professional ethics & New Jersey law re: dental hygiene practice (1h) (1 hour, 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 New Jersey 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.

Prescription opioid drugs — risks/signs of abuse, addiction, diversion (1h) (1 hour, 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 New Jersey 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.

Distance learning — max half of the 20h (Required, every renewal)

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.

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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.)

$45.00View course →

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

OSHA and Healthcare Facilities

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 #51235 in the NetCE New Jersey catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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.)

$45.00View course →

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

OSHA and Healthcare Facilities

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 #51235 in the NetCE New Jersey 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 Jersey'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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do New Jersey dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 20 CE hours every 2 years.

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

Required topics include: CPR w/ practical hands-on certification — 3h (AHA healthcare-provider standards; incl. AED, choking, rescue breathing; no webinars/distance learning) (3 hours); Infection control & prevention (1h) (1 hour); Professional ethics & New Jersey law re: dental hygiene practice (1h) (1 hour); Prescription opioid drugs — risks/signs of abuse, addiction, diversion (1h) (1 hour); Distance learning — max half of the 20h (Required). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

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

Biennial renewal.

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