Indiana license renewal

Indiana Dental Hygienist CE Requirements

Indiana dental hygiene CE requirements call for 19 hours of continuing education (CE) every 2 years to renew your license, about 9.5 hours a year.

Required topics include ethics and jurisprudence (2 hours, part of the 19). You also need current CPR/BLS certification.

Last verified August 31, 2026SourcesOfficial board CE rules

CE to renew

19 hoursevery 2 years

About 9.5 hours a year on average.

Indiana CE requirements at a glance

CE hours required
19 hours every 2 years
Renewal timing
Indiana licenses renew every two years and expire March 1 of even-numbered years.
Required topics
  • Ethics and jurisprudence (2 hours, part of the 19)
CPR/BLS
Required

Indiana requires current CPR/BLS certification to renew a dental hygiene license.

Self-study and online limits
At least half must be live or interactive. The rest can be self-study.

New to CE? Our dental hygienist continuing education guide explains what counts, live vs self-study, and audits.

Frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do dental hygienists need in Indiana?

Indiana requires 19 hours of CE every 2 years, about 9.5 hours a year.

What CE topics are required in Indiana?

In Indiana, the required topic is ethics and jurisprudence (2 hours, part of the 19). You also need current CPR/BLS certification.

Is CPR required to renew a dental hygiene license in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana requires current CPR/BLS certification to renew a dental hygiene license.

Can I do all my CE online in Indiana?

At least half must be live or interactive. The rest can be self-study. Live vs self-study CE, explained 

When do dental hygiene licenses renew in Indiana?

Indiana licenses renew every two years and expire March 1 of even-numbered years.

Sources

Last verified August 31, 2026.

  • in.gov /pla/professions/dentistry-home/dentistry-lice…
  • adha.org /licensuremaps

Rules change. Confirm with the Indiana State Board of Dentistry before you rely on them. Official board site

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