New Mexico dental hygiene CE courses

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

45CE hours every 3 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Triennial renewal.

Source: New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Current BLS or CPR certification (AHA/ARC/ASHI-HSI; not a self-study course) (required)	Certification	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Infection control techniques & sterilization procedures (a course per renewal period)	Required	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Ethics & jurisprudence incl. NM Dental Health Care Act & board rules (a course per renewal period)	Required	Every renewal	All dental hygienists

Current BLS or CPR certification (AHA/ARC/ASHI-HSI; not a self-study course) (required) (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.

Infection control techniques & sterilization procedures (a course per renewal period) (Required, 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.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #54052 in the NetCE New Mexico 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.

Ethics & jurisprudence incl. NM Dental Health Care Act & board rules (a course per renewal period) (Required, 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 Mexico 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.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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

Oral and Maxillofacial Trauma

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 #50003 in the NetCE New Mexico catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Airway Management: Basics for Healthcare Providers

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 #50011 in the NetCE New Mexico 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 45-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 Mexico'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.

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.)

FreeView course →

Note: Free 3-hour course on substance use disorders for dental professionals; Louisiana board-approved for the state's mandatory opioid-management CE requirement.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do New Mexico dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 45 CE hours every 3 years.

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

Required topics include: Current BLS or CPR certification (AHA/ARC/ASHI-HSI; not a self-study course) (required) (Certification); Infection control techniques & sterilization procedures (a course per renewal period) (Required); Ethics & jurisprudence incl. NM Dental Health Care Act & board rules (a course per renewal period) (Required). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

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

Triennial renewal.

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 New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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