# Hawaii dental license renewal CE requirements

Answer: For dental license renewal in Hawaii, dentists need 32 hours / 2 years (biennium; renewal by Dec 31 of odd years) and dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years. Dental assistants: No state CE requirement (Hawaii does not separately license dental assistants) Renewal-cycle notes: Biennial, renewal not later than Dec 31 of each odd-numbered year (HAR 16-79-144). Confirm current renewal instructions with the Hawaii dental board before filing.

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Last verified: 2026-07-08
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## Direct answer

For dental license renewal in Hawaii, dentists need 32 hours / 2 years (biennium; renewal by Dec 31 of odd years) and dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years. Dental assistants: No state CE requirement (Hawaii does not separately license dental assistants) Renewal-cycle notes: Biennial, renewal not later than Dec 31 of each odd-numbered year (HAR 16-79-144). Confirm current renewal instructions with the Hawaii dental board before filing.

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Source citations:
- `CE-HAWAII-1` Hawaii dental CE requirement source 1. <https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/boards/dentist/>
- `CE-HAWAII-2` Hawaii dental CE requirement source 2. <https://cca.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dental-Renewal-FAQs_2024-2025_Rev.-11-04-25.pdf>
- `CE-HAWAII-3` Hawaii dental CE requirement source 3. <https://www.ada.org/~/media/Project/ADA%20Organization/ADA/ADA-org/Files/Education/Licensure%20by%20State/Hawaii_Licensure>

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