Mississippi Dental Hygienist CE

How many CE hours do Mississippi dental hygienists need?

Mississippi dental hygienist CE totals 20 hours every 2 years. The cycle runs January 1 of each odd-numbered year through December 31 of the following even-numbered year, and hygienists renew in even-numbered years ( Board Regulation 41 ; Board Regulation 37 ). The renewal window opens September 1 and the timely deadline is October 31, 2026. Renewals completed November 1 through December 31 are assessed penalties, and licenses not renewed by December 31 are voided on January 1 ( Board renewal FAQ ). The Board accepts online renewal only. Finish all 20 hours with the Mississippi dental hygienist CE package . Looking for a different license? See Mississippi dentist CE .

Which CE topics are required for Mississippi dental hygienists?

Mississippi mandates no CE topic for dental hygienists, so all 20 hours can be earned on any Board-approved dental subject ( Board Regulation 41 ). Every hygienist with an active license must hold current CPR certification, and the Board will not approve a CPR course without a hands-on mannequin component ( Board Regulation 45 ). The certification is required whether or not you claim hours for it. Regulation 41 credits approved CPR, ACLS and PALS certification toward your CE up to 8, 16 and 16 hours per period. A hygienist registering eligibility to practice under general supervision also provides proof of 3 hours of CE on medical emergencies in the dental practice, taken within the previous 12 months, and an active CPR certificate does not count toward them ( Board general supervision page ). Our 4-hour Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office course covers those 3 hours, and it is a registration step rather than a requirement at every renewal. The opioid prescribing, anesthesia permit and DEA MATE requirements apply only to dentists and DEA registrants, not to hygienists ( Board Regulation 30 ).

Does Mississippi accept AGD PACE credit?

Yes. Regulation 41 accepts dental and dental hygiene courses approved by the American Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry or the Mississippi Dental Association ( Board Regulation 41 ). AchieveCE is an AGD PACE approved provider (ID# 386503).

Does Mississippi use CE Broker?

Yes. You self-certify compliance at renewal and submit proof of completion for each course to the Board's continuing education tracking system, which the Board's CE FAQ identifies as CE Broker ( Board CE FAQ ). The Board also audits a random sample of licensees after each renewal period and may require proof of compliance, so keep your dates, locations, credit hours and certificates for at least 3 years ( Board Regulation 41 ). AchieveCE reports your completions to CE Broker and AGD PACE within 24 business hours, and your certificate is available the moment you finish a course. Our support team is on live chat, email, and phone, 7 days a week.

Do Mississippi dental hygienists need live CE?

No. CE may be earned in person or through virtual, correspondence or other non-in-person methods, and non-in-person courses require only a post-study exam ( Board Regulation 41 ). You can complete all 20 hours online with the Mississippi dental hygienist CE package .

Do newly licensed Mississippi dental hygienists need CE for their first renewal?

No. A hygienist's first biennial renewal period is exempt from the 20-hour requirement, and the full requirement starts with the second renewal ( Board Regulation 41 ).

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Last verified: October 25, 2026

Sources

• Board Regulation 41, Continuing Education

• Board Regulation 45, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

• Board Regulation 37, License Renewal and Fee Schedule

• Board Regulation 30, Administration of Anesthesia

• Board License Renewal FAQ

• Board Continuing Education FAQ

• Board General Supervision Resource Page

• Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners