# Maine dental hygienist CE requirements

Answer: Dental hygienists in Maine: 30 hours / 2 years. Renewal-cycle notes: Dentists and hygienists: biennial, 2-year fixed term (dentist CE cycle ends Dec 31 odd years; hygienist Dec 31 even years). Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Maine dental board before renewing.

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## Direct answer

Dental hygienists in Maine: 30 hours / 2 years. Renewal-cycle notes: Dentists and hygienists: biennial, 2-year fixed term (dentist CE cycle ends Dec 31 odd years; hygienist Dec 31 even years). Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Maine dental board before renewing.

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Source citations:
- `CE-MAINE-1` Maine dental CE requirement source 1. <https://www.maine.gov/dental/documents/Chapter13TransitionChart.pdf>
- `CE-MAINE-2` Maine dental CE requirement source 2. <https://www.maine.gov/dental/licensure/license-types.html>

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