West Virginia dental hygiene CE courses

Curated courses matched to West Virginia’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: CE documentation submitted to the Board by February 1 of each reporting year (2026, and every two years thereafter); reporting periods cover the previous two years. Current BLS health-care-provider certification required each period; per rule it may be counted toward the 20h (not recorded as a mandate category per convention).

Source: West Virginia Board of Dentistry

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Mandated topics

Topic	Hours	Frequency	Who
Drug diversion training, oral effects of tobacco use, or oral effects of substance abuse (any one or combination)	2 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists
Infection control training	2 hours	Every renewal	All dental hygienists

Drug diversion training, oral effects of tobacco use, or oral effects of substance abuse (any one or combination) (2 hours, every renewal)

Prescribing Opioids, Providing Naloxone, and Preventing Drug Diversion: The West Virginia 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 #51604 in the NetCE West Virginia catalog; $27.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards. NetCE states this course meets West Virginia's opioid prescribing/diversion requirement.

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.

Infection control training (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.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #54052 in the NetCE West Virginia 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.

General electives

Fill your remaining hours with these board-accepted courses.

Oral Cancer and Complications of Cancer Therapies

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 #50684 in the NetCE West Virginia catalog; $45.00 price shown without login. AGD PACE credit is accepted by almost all state dental boards.

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.)

$45.00View course →

Note: Course #54034 in the NetCE West Virginia 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.)

$18.00View course →

Note: Course #54964 in the NetCE West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia'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.

CE Zoom — Free Live Dental CE WebinarsFree

CE Zoom · 1h · live-webinar · AGD PACE (Nationally approved PACE program provider #373236 (approval period 1/1/2024–12/31/2027).)

FreeFree live webinars; hours vary by sessionView course →

Note: Free sponsor-supported live CE webinars across clinical topics; live attendance counts as live-interactive CE where your board requires it.

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

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do West Virginia dental hygienists need?

Dental hygienists need 20 CE hours every 2 years.

What are the mandatory CE topics for West Virginia dental hygienists renewal?

Required topics include: Drug diversion training, oral effects of tobacco use, or oral effects of substance abuse (any one or combination) (2 hours); Infection control training (2 hours). See the mandated topics table above for the full list, including who each requirement applies to.

Are AGD PACE courses accepted for West Virginia 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 West Virginia dental hygienists renewal deadline?

CE documentation submitted to the Board by February 1 of each reporting year (2026, and every two years thereafter); reporting periods cover the previous two years. Current BLS health-care-provider certification required each period; per rule it may be counted toward the 20h (not recorded as a mandate category per convention).

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

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