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State of Rhode Island Rules and Regulations
Continuing Education Requirements for Dental Hygiene Licensure in the State of Rhode Island - Pursuant to the provisions of section 5-31.1-7 of the Act, all dental hygienists licensed to practice in this state under the provisions of the Act and the regulations herein, shall,on or before the first day of May of each even-numbered year maintain evidence that in the preceding two (2) years he or she has satisfactorily completed at least twenty (20) hours of continuing education courses relevant to the practice of dental hygiene,according to the criteria established by the Rhode Island Dental Hygienists Associationand approved by the Board. Continuing education requirements cited herein shall be prorated for a licensee whose license is in effect for a period of less than two (2) years(i.e., an average of ten (10) hours of continuing education shall be required each year the license is in effect).
State of Massachusetts Rules and Regulations
Continuing Education Requirements for Dental Hygiene Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Dental Hygienists must have proof of a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education that has significant intellectual or practical content which deals primarily with matters directly related to the practice of dentistry or dental auxiliary functions or with the professional or ethical responsibilities and obligations of licensees (234 CMR 5.04). This requirement must be completed during the two calendar years preceding January 1st of the year of renewal (odd years for dental hygienists).
Up to 100% of the required CEUs may be met by successful completion of educational and scientific courses, examinations, and specialty boards. A maximum of 50% of the required CEUs may be met through papers, publications, and scientific presentations; a maximum of 25% of the requirement may be met through teaching or research activities of at least 1 full day per week per academic year; a maximum of 20% of the requirement may be met by development and presentation of table clinics and scientific exhibits; and a maximum of 20% of the requirement may be met by taking self-instruction courses, including online courses. For complete information go to www.mass.gov/dph/boards/dn, click on “Statutes, Rules, and Regulations”, 234 CMR 5.00.
