# Maryland dental hygienist online dental CE

> Role-specific live, online, correspondence, webinar, home-study, and self-study CE signals for dental hygienists renewing in Maryland.

URL: https://dentovio.com/online-dental-ce/maryland/dental-hygienist

Last verified: 2026-07-08

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Educational summary only, not compliance advice. CE course-format and provider rules can change. Confirm current dental hygienist online, live, webinar, correspondence, home-study, self-study, provider, and audit rules with the Maryland dental board before enrolling.

## Direct answer

Dental hygienists in Maryland: 30 hours / 2 years. Online/live-course signal from Dentovio's sourced CE notes: Mandatory each cycle: 2-hr infection control course; must maintain CPR/BLS certification without lapse (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or ARC Professional Rescuer — online CPR NOT accepted; CPR earns NO CE credit). Self-study cap: up to 17 of the 30 hrs. Confirm the current dental hygienist live, webinar, correspondence, home-study, self-study, provider, and audit rules with the Maryland dental board before enrolling.

## Dental hygienist CE snapshot

30 hours / 2 years

## Online and live-course notes

Mandatory each cycle: 2-hr infection control course; must maintain CPR/BLS certification without lapse (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or ARC Professional Rescuer — online CPR NOT accepted; CPR earns NO CE credit). Self-study cap: up to 17 of the 30 hrs.

## Full renewal-cycle note

2-year cycle running Jan 1 through Dec 31 of the following year; CE must be completed by Dec 31 of the year preceding the renewal year. Dentists & hygienists: 30 hrs. Mandatory each cycle: 2-hr infection control course; must maintain CPR/BLS certification without lapse (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or ARC Professional Rescuer — online CPR NOT accepted; CPR earns NO CE credit). Every OTHER cycle: 2-hr 'Abuse and Neglect as it Relates to Maryland Law' (dentists AND hygienists) and 2-hr 'Proper Prescribing and Disposal of Prescription Drugs' (dentists ONLY; optional for hygienists). One-time implicit bias training required before first renewal/reinstatement on/after Apr 1, 2022. Self-study cap: up to 17 of the 30 hrs. Optional: up to 4 hrs cultural/linguistic competency + military culture combined; up to 8 hrs pro bono. Records kept 5 years.

## Official board source

- <https://health.maryland.gov/dental/>

## References

- <https://health.maryland.gov/dental/>
- <https://health.maryland.gov/dental/Documents/Continuing%20Education-Chart-Quick%20Reference-10.pdf>

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