Oregon dental hygienist CE requirements

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Dental hygienists in Oregon: 24 hours / 2 years (Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist / EPDH: 36 hours / 2 years). Renewal-cycle notes: 2-year cycle. Dentist licensure year runs Apr 1 – Mar 31; hygienist licensure year runs Oct 1 – Sep 30. CE must be directly related to clinical patient care or dental public health. MANDATORY topics (within the totals): at least 3 hours medical emergencies in a dental office; at least 2 hours infection control; at least 2 hours cultural competency;... Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Oregon dental board before renewing.