# Rhode Island dental CE requirements

Answer: In Rhode Island, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No specific CE hour total for dental assistants, but all dental assistants practicing in a dental setting must maintain: current hands-on BLS certification and at least 1.... 2-year cycle; licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years, renewal due by May 1 of even-numbered years. Confirm current requirements with the Rhode Island dental board before renewing.

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## Direct answer

In Rhode Island, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No specific CE hour total for dental assistants, but all dental assistants practicing in a dental setting must maintain: current hands-on BLS certification and at least 1.... 2-year cycle; licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years, renewal due by May 1 of even-numbered years. Confirm current requirements with the Rhode Island dental board before renewing.

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Source citations:
- `CE-RHODE-ISLAND-1` Rhode Island dental CE requirement source 1. <https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-40-05-2>
- `CE-RHODE-ISLAND-2` Rhode Island dental CE requirement source 2. <https://www.ridental.org/CE>

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