Texas CE requirements at a glance
- CE hours required
- 24 hours every 2 years
- Renewal timing
- Texas licenses renew every two years, by the expiration date on your license. The board mails a reminder 60 days before.
- Required topics
- Human trafficking prevention (part of the 24 hours)
- Jurisprudence assessment every 4 years (on top of the 24 hours)
- CPR/BLS
- Required
Texas requires current CPR/BLS certification to renew a dental hygiene license.
- Self-study and online limits
- Up to 8 hours can be self-study, and at least 16 must be technical or scientific clinical courses. CPR hours don't count toward the 24.
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 Texas?
Texas requires 24 hours of CE every 2 years, about 12 hours a year.
What CE topics are required in Texas?
In Texas, the required topics are human trafficking prevention (part of the 24 hours) and jurisprudence assessment every 4 years (on top of the 24 hours). You also need current CPR/BLS certification.
Is CPR required to renew a dental hygiene license in Texas?
Yes. Texas requires current CPR/BLS certification to renew a dental hygiene license.
Can I do all my CE online in Texas?
Up to 8 hours can be self-study, and at least 16 must be technical or scientific clinical courses. CPR hours don't count toward the 24. Live vs self-study CE, explained
When do dental hygiene licenses renew in Texas?
Texas licenses renew every two years, by the expiration date on your license. The board mails a reminder 60 days before.
Sources
Last verified September 28, 2026.
- tsbde.texas.gov /licensing/hygienists/hygienist-continuing-edu…
- adha.org /licensuremaps
Rules change. Confirm with the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners before you rely on them. Official board site