New York dental hygiene CE courses

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

24CE hours every 3 yearsBoard-verified 10-06-2026

Renewal: Triennial registration; exempt from CE for the first 3 years following initial licensure.

Source: New York State Board for Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Live courses (min 14 of the 24h — seven-twelfths)	Required	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Infection control & barrier precautions — a course every 4 years	Required	Every 4 years	All dental hygienists
Child abuse identification & reporting (2h) — 1-time (prior to initial licensure)	Required	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Oral health effects of tobacco & tobacco products (2h) — 1-time (at initial renewal)	Required	Every renewal	New licensees
Dental jurisprudence & ethics (min 3h) — 1-time (at initial renewal)	Required	Every renewal	New licensees
Collaborative-practice RDH: 8h CE incl. medical emergency procedures, risk management, DH jurisprudence & professional ethics	Required	Every renewal	Collaborative-practice dental hygienists

Live courses (min 14 of the 24h — seven-twelfths) (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.

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

Infection control & barrier precautions — a course every 4 years (Required, every 4 years)

Infection Control: The New York Requirement

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 #58644 in the NetCE New York catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Meets New York's state-approved infection-control requirement.

Child abuse identification & reporting (2h) — 1-time (prior to initial licensure) (Required, every renewal)

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: An Update for New York

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 #57535 in the NetCE New York catalog; $18.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Meets New York's child-abuse reporting training requirement.

Oral health effects of tobacco & tobacco products (2h) — 1-time (at initial renewal) (Required, every renewal)

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.

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.

Dental jurisprudence & ethics (min 3h) — 1-time (at initial renewal) (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 York 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.

Collaborative-practice RDH: 8h CE incl. medical emergency procedures, risk management, DH jurisprudence & professional ethics (Required, every renewal)

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.

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.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

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 York 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 York 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 York 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 24-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 York'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do New York dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 24 CE hours every 3 years.

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

Required topics include: Live courses (min 14 of the 24h — seven-twelfths) (Required); Infection control & barrier precautions — a course every 4 years (Required); Child abuse identification & reporting (2h) — 1-time (prior to initial licensure) (Required); Oral health effects of tobacco & tobacco products (2h) — 1-time (at initial renewal) (Required); Dental jurisprudence & ethics (min 3h) — 1-time (at initial renewal) (Required); Collaborative-practice RDH: 8h CE incl. medical emergency procedures, risk management, DH jurisprudence & professional ethics (Required). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

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

Triennial registration; exempt from CE for the first 3 years following initial licensure.

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 York State Board for Dentistry. CECourse does not guarantee that any listed course satisfies your specific renewal requirements.

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