New York State’s Mandatory Continuing Education Law for the dental profession became effective January 1997. Practicing hygienists in New York State are required to take 24 credit hours every three years.

• Registered Dental Hygienists – 24 CE’s for re-licensure. 10 CE’s can be home-study (not live). If the class is a webinar and you can interact and ask questions it is considered live.
• Hygienists are required to complete a course in Infection Control every 4 years
• See the list of providers here  http://www.op.nysed.gov/training/icproviders.htm 
• Licenses must be renewed every 3 years.