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New Hampshire Dental Hygiene CE category requirements

How the 20 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for dental hygienists in New Hampshire, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

BLS-HCP with hands-on component (3 CEUs, count as clinical)
3h
Clinical dental care subjects (at least 15 CEUs)
15h
EFDA restorative dentistry (10 additional CEUs) (conditional)
10h
Infection control incl. CDC guidelines (at least 2 CEUs)
2h
Medical emergency training (at least 2 CEUs)
2h

20 CEUs per biennium under Den 406.03(a) (adopted 10/6/2025): at least 15 CEUs in clinical dental care subjects; BLS-HCP with hands-on component (3 CEUs per biennium, counted as clinical); at least 2 CEUs infection control in a course including CDC infection prevention and control guidelines; at least 2 CEUs medical emergency training. EFDA hygienists add 10 CEUs in restorative dentistry. Up to 75% of CEUs may be online/webinar; no carryover; first biennial renewal after initial licensure is exempt. Retain documentation 3 years for audit.

Official source: NH OPLC Board of Dental Examiners, Adopted Rule 2025-38 (Den 401-406, adopted 10/6/2025)

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