# Florida dental hygienist CE requirements

> Role-specific continuing education summary for dental hygienists renewing in Florida.

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Last verified: 2026-07-08

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Educational summary only, not compliance advice. CE hour counts, approved-provider rules, audit rules, and mandatory topics can change. Confirm current instructions with the Florida dental board before filing a renewal.

## Direct answer

Dental hygienists in Florida: 24 hours / 2 years (biennium). Renewal-cycle notes: 2-year biennium; licenses expire February 28 of even-numbered years. DENTISTS 30 hrs, HYGIENISTS 24 hrs. Mandatory courses (count toward totals unless noted): 2-hr Prevention of Medical Errors every biennium; 2-hr HIV/AIDS at first renewal; 2-hr Domestic Violence every THIRD biennium; 2-hr safe/effective prescribing of Controlled Substances every biennium (applies to dentists who prescribe). CPR/BLS: current BLS-level CPR certification required (must be a LIVE course; in addition to CE hours). LIVE/SELF-STUDY CAP: no stated maximum on self-study hours (courses may be live, interactive distance learning, or self-study via board-approved providers). Governed by Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B5-12.013 and Fla. Stat. 466.0135/466.014. Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Florida dental board before renewing.

## Renewal cycle and mandatory topics

2-year biennium; licenses expire February 28 of even-numbered years. DENTISTS 30 hrs, HYGIENISTS 24 hrs. Mandatory courses (count toward totals unless noted): 2-hr Prevention of Medical Errors every biennium; 2-hr HIV/AIDS at first renewal; 2-hr Domestic Violence every THIRD biennium; 2-hr safe/effective prescribing of Controlled Substances every biennium (applies to dentists who prescribe). CPR/BLS: current BLS-level CPR certification required (must be a LIVE course; in addition to CE hours). LIVE/SELF-STUDY CAP: no stated maximum on self-study hours (courses may be live, interactive distance learning, or self-study via board-approved providers). Governed by Fla. Admin. Code R. 64B5-12.013 and Fla. Stat. 466.0135/466.014.

## Official board source

- <https://floridasdentistry.gov/dentist-renewal/>

## References

- <https://floridasdentistry.gov/dentist-renewal/>
- <https://floridasdentistry.gov/dental-hygienist-renewal/>
- <https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/florida/Fla-Admin-Code-Ann-R-64B5-12-013>
- <https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._466.014>

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