# District of Columbia dental hygienist CE requirements

Answer: Dental hygienists in District of Columbia: Reported as 15 hours / 2 years by DC Dental Society summary; some CE-vendor sources state 20 hours / 2 years — value not confirmed against the official DCMR, treat as unconfirmed. Renewal-cycle notes: 2-year cycle; licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 12/31/2025). Confirm current role-specific requirements with the District of Columbia dental board before renewing.

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## Direct answer

Dental hygienists in District of Columbia: Reported as 15 hours / 2 years by DC Dental Society summary; some CE-vendor sources state 20 hours / 2 years — value not confirmed against the official DCMR, treat as unconfirmed. Renewal-cycle notes: 2-year cycle; licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 12/31/2025). Confirm current role-specific requirements with the District of Columbia dental board before renewing.

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Source citations:
- `CE-DISTRICT-OF-COLUMBIA-1` District of Columbia dental CE requirement source 1. <https://dchealth.dc.gov/service/board-dentistry-dentistry-licensing>
- `CE-DISTRICT-OF-COLUMBIA-2` District of Columbia dental CE requirement source 2. <https://www.dcdental.org/member-center/dc-licensure>
- `CE-DISTRICT-OF-COLUMBIA-3` District of Columbia dental CE requirement source 3. <https://dchealth.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/doh/publication/attachments/Chapter.43.Dental.Hygiene.4.9.21.pdf>

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