# New Hampshire dental hygienist online CE requirements

Answer: Dental hygienists in New Hampshire: 20 hours (CEUs) / 2 years. Online/live-course signal from Dentovio's sourced CE notes: Mandatory for both: at least 2 CEUs infection control (CDC guidelines, live or online) and at least 2 CEUs medical-emergency training. DEA-registered licensees: 3 CEUs pain management/addiction (or pass an approved online exam). The official rule sets no explicit live-vs-self-study percentage cap (a 'half must be live' claim appears in some blogs but is not in Den 403. Confirm the current dental hygienist live, webinar, correspondence, home-study, self-study, provider, and audit rules with the New Hampshire dental board before enrolling.

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## Direct answer

Dental hygienists in New Hampshire: 20 hours (CEUs) / 2 years. Online/live-course signal from Dentovio's sourced CE notes: Mandatory for both: at least 2 CEUs infection control (CDC guidelines, live or online) and at least 2 CEUs medical-emergency training. DEA-registered licensees: 3 CEUs pain management/addiction (or pass an approved online exam). The official rule sets no explicit live-vs-self-study percentage cap (a 'half must be live' claim appears in some blogs but is not in Den 403. Confirm the current dental hygienist live, webinar, correspondence, home-study, self-study, provider, and audit rules with the New Hampshire dental board before enrolling.

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Source citations:
- `ONLINE-CE-NEW-HAMPSHIRE-1` New Hampshire online dental CE source 1. <https://www.oplc.nh.gov/board-dental-examiners>
- `ONLINE-CE-NEW-HAMPSHIRE-2` New Hampshire online dental CE source 2. <https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-hampshire/N-H-Admin-Code-SS-Den-403.03>
- `ONLINE-CE-NEW-HAMPSHIRE-3` New Hampshire online dental CE source 3. <https://www.oplc.nh.gov/dental-continuing-education>

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