Requirement summary
30 hours / 2 years
Last verified 2026-07-08. Research confidence: high.
Role-specific CE reference
Kentucky dental hygienist CE requirements
Dental hygienists in Kentucky: 30 hours / 2 years. Renewal-cycle notes: Biennial. Dentist CE due by Dec 31 of odd-numbered years; hygienist CE due by Dec 31 of even-numbered years. At least 10 of the 30 hours must be live/interactive; at least 20 hours must be clinical. CPR/BLS must be kept current but does NOT count toward the 30 hours. Dentists who prescribe controlled substances: 3 hours in KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders (counts within the 30). Hygienists: General Supervision RDH need 3 hrs medical emergencies; Public Health RDH need 5 hrs public health + 3 hrs medical emergencies (all within the 30). No explicit infection control or jurisprudence CE mandate found. CE Broker is the official tracking system. Per 201 KAR 8:563. Confirm current role-specific requirements with the Kentucky dental board before renewing.
Renewal cycle and mandatory topics
Biennial. Dentist CE due by Dec 31 of odd-numbered years; hygienist CE due by Dec 31 of even-numbered years. At least 10 of the 30 hours must be live/interactive; at least 20 hours must be clinical. CPR/BLS must be kept current but does NOT count toward the 30 hours. Dentists who prescribe controlled substances: 3 hours in KASPER, pain management, or addiction disorders (counts within the 30). Hygienists: General Supervision RDH need 3 hrs medical emergencies; Public Health RDH need 5 hrs public health + 3 hrs medical emergencies (all within the 30). No explicit infection control or jurisprudence CE mandate found. CE Broker is the official tracking system. Per 201 KAR 8:563.
Official source
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Open Kentucky board source