Pennsylvania dental hygiene CE courses

Curated courses matched to Pennsylvania’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; license period April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2027 (odd-year renewals).

Source: Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Child abuse recognition & reporting — 2h Board-approved, within the 20h	2 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner: 5 of the 20h in public-health-related courses	Required	Every renewal	Public-health practitioners

Child abuse recognition & reporting — 2h Board-approved, within the 20h (2 hours, every renewal)

Child Abuse Identification and Reporting: The Pennsylvania Requirement

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 #57543 in the NetCE Pennsylvania catalog; $27.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. NetCE states this course meets Pennsylvania's Act 31 child-abuse education requirement.

Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner: 5 of the 20h in public-health-related courses (Required, every renewal)

Rural Public Health Care

NetCE · 15h · 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.)

$135.00View course →

Note: Course #51962 in the NetCE Pennsylvania catalog; $135.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. Public-health CE; confirm your board's current public-health priority topics before purchase.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Fluoride: A Risk-Benefit Review

NetCE · 1h · 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.)

$15.00View course →

Note: Course #51680 in the NetCE Pennsylvania catalog; $15.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

HIV/AIDS: An Update

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 #58904 in the NetCE Pennsylvania catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Caries-Prone Patients: Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention

NetCE · 4h · 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.)

$36.00View course →

Note: Course #54680 in the NetCE Pennsylvania catalog; $36.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Local Anesthetics in Dentistry

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 #55183 in the NetCE Pennsylvania catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Medication Use in Dentistry

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 #55254 in the NetCE Pennsylvania catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

Dental Treatment of Pediatric & Adolescent Patients

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 #52164 in the NetCE Pennsylvania catalog; $54.00 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 Pennsylvania'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.

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 Pennsylvania dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 20 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for Pennsylvania dental hygienists renewal?

Required topics include: Child abuse recognition & reporting — 2h Board-approved, within the 20h (2 hours); Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner: 5 of the 20h in public-health-related courses (Required). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania dental hygienists renewal deadline?

Biennial; license period April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2027 (odd-year renewals).

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

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