Connecticut RDH (Dental Hygienist) CE Requirements
What Connecticut requires to renew your Dental Hygienist license, with links to the official source.
Hours required
16
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
Deadline
Last day of your birth month
Requirements
- Infection control in a dental setting — 1 hour
- Cultural competency — 1 hour
- General CE — 14 hours
Important Information
Dental hygienists in Connecticut need to complete a total of 16 hours of continuing education every two years, including one hour of Infection control in a dental setting and one hour of Cultural competency; the rest can be general CE of your choosing.
Your renewal period runs two years and ends on the last day of your birth month — not your birthday itself. Complete all required hours before that date.
Official Source
Requirements often change — always consult the official website to confirm your requirements.
- Source: Dental Hygienist Continuing Education (portal.ct.gov)
- Source: Continuing Education Requirements (ctdha.com)
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