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New Mexico Dental Hygiene CE category requirements

How the 45 CE hours every 3 years breaks down by category for dental hygienists in New Mexico, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

Current BLS/CPR certification (required; may not be self-study)
0h
Self-study (maximum 30 of the 45 hours)
30h

45 hours of CE per triennial renewal cycle under 16.5.23 NMAC (effective April 21, 2026), prorated at 15 hours per year for licensees licensed less than three years; renewal requires proof of the 45 hours under 16.5.24 NMAC. Up to 30 hours may be self-study; current BLS/CPR certification is required and may not be a self-study course (16.5.23.9).

Official source: 16.5.23 NMAC (Dental Hygienists, Continuing Education Requirements) and 16.5.24 NMAC (License Expiration and Renewal), NM Board of Dental Health Care via NM Regulation and Licensing Department

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