Missouri Dental Hygienist CE

How many CE hours do Missouri dental hygienists need?

Missouri dental hygienist CE totals 30 hours of continuing education every 2 years, on the same fixed statewide schedule as dentists: the current block is December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026, and every license expires November 30 of each even-numbered year ( 20 CSR 2110-2.071 ; Missouri Dental Board ). At least 25 of the 30 hours must relate to the treatment, health and safety of the individual dental patient. One hour is credited per 50 to 60 minutes of contact instruction, and up to 15 excess hours carry forward into the next block ( 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ). A hygienist with an Expanded Functions Permit renews it with the same hours, not additional ones ( 20 CSR 2110-2.130 ). Finish all 30 with the Missouri dental hygienist CE package . Looking for a different license? See Missouri dentist CE .

Which CE topics are required for Missouri dental hygienists?

Missouri names no specific CE topic for dental hygienists. The one universal requirement is current BLS or ACLS certification (or a Board-approved equivalent), a standing condition of every renewal ( 20 CSR 2110-2.071 ). Missouri sets no live or in-person minimum, so all 30 hours can be completed online.

Does Missouri accept AGD PACE credit?

Missouri requires CE that meets 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ( 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ). AchieveCE is an AGD PACE approved provider (ID# 386503). Confirm that a specific course qualifies with the Missouri Dental Board , and contact us if you need the AGD PACE details for your records.

Does Missouri use CE Broker?

Yes. A rule amendment effective October 30, 2025 requires every dental hygienist to provide CE completion documentation to the Board's continuing education management system, CE Broker, before the license expires or during renewal ( 20 CSR 2110-2.071 ; Missouri Dental Association ). 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. Missouri also requires you to keep your own CE records for at least 6 years ( 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ). Our support team is on live chat, email, and phone, 7 days a week.

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

It depends on how you were licensed. A hygienist licensed by competency examination is exempt for the rest of the block in which the license was issued. A hygienist licensed by credentials in the second year of the block owes 15 of the 30 hours, and one licensed by credentials in the first year owes all 30. Residents and fellows are exempt through the end of the block that contains their graduation date ( 20 CSR 2110-2.240 ).

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Last verified: October 25, 2026

Sources

• 20 CSR 2110-2, Missouri Dental Board (Missouri Secretary of State, Code of State Regulations)

• Missouri Dental Board

• Missouri Dental Association, CE Broker for Licensees

• CE Broker, Boards and Regulating Entities