How many CE hours does a Alabama Dental Hygienist need to renew?

Alabama Dental Hygienist licensees must complete 12 continuing education hours every 1 year(s) to renew their license.

Are there required topics for Alabama Dental Hygienist CE?

Yes. Required topics include: Infectious Disease Control (1 hour), Ethical Considerations (1 hour). Some topics (Basic Life Support) are periodically required and count toward general hours when due.

Is online CE accepted for Alabama Dental Hygienist renewal?

Live-format hours required: 6. Remaining hours may be completed online.

When is the Alabama Dental Hygienist license renewal deadline?

Your license expires on September 30. Renew before that date.

Which board oversees Alabama Dental Hygienist licensing?

The Alabama Board of Dental Examiners oversees Alabama Dental Hygienist licensure. More information is available at https://dentalboard.org/professionals/continuing-education/.

Alabama Dental Hygienist CE Renewal Requirements

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Deadline: September 30, 2026

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Required Every Renewal

Infectious Disease Control1 hr

Ethical Considerations1 hr

Periodic Requirements

Basic Life Support2 hrs

Up to 4 hours, every 2 years; counted toward the total; live (in-person) training only

General Hours

Elective courses of your choice

10 hrs

Board Notes

Half of all CE hours must be related to the practice of dental hygiene. Maximum 4 hours annually for insurance, government regulations, tort liability, or risk management. Maximum 3 hours annually for practice management. Pro bono charitable work performed in Alabama under direct supervision of an Alabama-licensed dentist may earn up to 4 hours annually (1 CE hour per 2 service hours). Instruction credit: 2 hours per hour taught. Licensees must retain CE records for 2 years. CE Broker is the board-approved tracking platform.

Accepted Accreditations

National dental and dental hygiene associationsState, district, or local dental associationsAccredited dental hygiene schoolsBoard pre-approved courses

CE courses from providers approved by these accreditors count toward your Alabama Dental Hygienist renewal requirements.

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Data last verified: May 25, 2026