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State Continuing Education Requirements

As Dental hygienists, we are obligated to practice our profession in a manner that supports our purpose, beliefs, and values in accordance with the fundamental principles that support our ethics *. 

We acknowledge as dental hygienists the following related responsibilities:

  • Provide oral healthcare utilizing high levels of professional knowledge, judgment, and skill.

  • Maintain a work environment that minimizes the risk of harm.

  • Provide clients with the information necessary to make informed decisions about their oral health and encourage their full participation in treatment decisions and goals.

  • Refer clients to other healthcare providers when their needs are beyond our ability or scope of practice.

  • Educate clients about high-quality oral healthcare.

* From the ADHA Code of Ethics, 2007-2008

Continuing Education Requirements by State
Continuing education requirements for dental hygienists vary per state. 

Updated 3/2008

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