South Carolina Dental Hygiene CE audits & penalties

What happens if a dental hygienist misses CE requirements in South Carolina, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.

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Licenses expire March 1 of odd-numbered years. An expired license must be reinstated before practicing: $75 application fee plus the $300 hygienist reinstatement fee. Licenses inactive or expired 6+ years may also require a board-approved reentry program. Practicing without a license is subject to discipline.Verify with board

How compliance is checked

No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.

Official source: South Carolina Board of Dentistry

⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.

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