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Pennsylvania Dental Hygiene license renewal deadline

When dental hygienist licenses come due in Pennsylvania, sourced from the official board.

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April 1Verify with board

Every 2 years of odd-numbered years

Board wording: Licenses renew April 1 of odd-numbered years; the 20 hours are earned in the two-year period prior to renewal. CE credit must be in subject areas directly related to the maintenance of clinical competence.

How this deadline works

Deadline type
Fixed calendar date
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Reporting
Renew online through the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS); retain certificates for audit.

Official source: 49 Pa. Code 33.401 (credit-hour requirements); 63 Pa. Stat. section 122 (Dental Law); PA Dental Association CE compliance guide (renewal timing)

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⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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