Virginia Dental Hygienist CE

On this page, you can find all CE products available for Virginia Dental Hygienists. These include our

Virginia Dentist and Dental Hygienist CE Package

, our

, and a la carte courses. All courses can be taken on-the-go and have no time limits or maximum test-taking attempts. Course completions will create a certificate of completion and will automatically report to AGD and CE Broker within 24 hours for a seamless license renewal.

Required Courses

The below courses are required for license renewal in most cases. Scroll to the bottom of this page to view detailed renewal requirements.

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COVID-19 and other CoronavirusesLearn the latest COVID-19 guidelines and protocols to provide optimal patient care. This course covers vaccination, treatment, infection control, and long-term complications to enhance your healthcare practice.

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Academy of General Dentistry

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AchieveCE Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 9/1/2022 to 8/31/2025. Provider ID# 386503

Renewal Requirements

Next Renewal Date:Birth month - Annually

Total Hours Required:15 Hours

General Hours:15 General Hours

Required Courses:

4 hours of sedation-related CE every two years (Hygienists administering or monitoring sedation )
2 hours of pain-management CE every two years, which may count toward the 15-hour requirement (Hygienists prescribing controlled substances )
BLS/CPR with hands-on airway training is required annually unless advanced life support certification is required

First-time renewal: Virginia dental hygienist are exempt from the 15-hour CE requirement for their first renewal following initial licensure or a restricted volunteer license, but must maintain valid BLS/CPR certification.
Certification alternative: Professional certifications cannot substitute for required CE hours; only Board-approved CE courses qualify.
Sedation: Dental Hygienists administering or monitoring sedation must complete 4 hours of sedation-focused CE every two years.
Dispensing: There is no CE requirement specific to dispensing medications. However, 2 hours of pain-management CE are required biennially for controlled substance prescribers, which may inform safe dispensing practices.