Continuing Education

Save the Date - Scientific Session 2023! Fri & Sat, Oct 27 & 28

(Posted: 10/27/2023)

Questions: NMDHADropbox@gmail.com

ADHA 2023 - 22+ CE Credits!!!

(Posted: 02/16/2023)

Registration is open! Join us for the premier dental hygiene education event of the year as we to come together as one incredible community to showcase our passion for oral health. Three+ days of industry-leading keynotes, passionate speakers, insightful education sessions, product demos and 22+ CE credits in a single weekend. Renew friendships and meet fellow hygienists from all over the country who keep you motivated and inspired to never stop learning and laughing! Register now at: http://ow.ly/706450MTffA

ADHA CE Course Bundle!

(Posted: 12/13/2022)

NEW CE Smart on-demand course alert! Improving Your Practice Workshop Bundle #1 is now available on demand via CE Smart by ADHA. This workshop includes 4 courses that you can now take on your own schedule! Earn 5.5 CE. $65 for ADHA members ($100 for non-members). Buy together and save big at: http://ow.ly/h5TT50M18FS

Infection Control: Protect Yourself and Protect Your Patients

(Posted: 12/08/2022)

Dental healthcare workers and their patients are exposed to various microorganisms in clinical practice settings. Effective infection control strategies are essential for both providers and patients. Through text, video knowledge checks, graphics, and interactive learning elements, this course will review the evidence-based guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control as well as OSHA and state regulations. It's not like other courses! Register today to see the benefits of asynchronous e-learning at http://ow.ly/sFwJ50LYFrx

Elevating Your Perio Care Workshop Bundle

(Posted: 11/19/2022)

The Elevating Your Perio Care Workshop Bundle of courses is now available on demand via CE Smart by ADHA. Enjoy premier content from the 2022 Annual conference—three courses for a special bundled price, or check out each course individually! Earn 3.5 CE. $50 for ADHA members ($185 for non-members). Buy together and save big at: http://ow.ly/JKPO50LIubG

CE Smart Scholar

(Posted: 11/17/2022)

Read articles, Earn credits! Check out the 3 new courses that were just added from the February issue of JDH! CE Smart Scholar activities include one downloadable article from the Journal of Dental Hygiene and a few quick post-reading questions. That's it! You earn 2 CEs per completed activity. It's a great way to stay on top of cutting-edge research, techniques and case studies, and earn credit for reading your journal! ADHA Members: $15 | Non-members: $25 per activity. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/60gT50LFbBV

That's it! You earn 2 CEs per completed activity. It's a great way to stay on top of cutting-edge research, techniques and case studies, and earn credit for reading your journal! Check out the 3 new courses that were just added from the February issue of JDH! ADHA Members: $15 | Non-members: $25 per activity. Learn more at: http://ow.ly/60gT50LFbBV

CE Tracker!

(Posted: 03/05/2023)

CE Smart Tracker files all your CE credits, transcripts and certificates so when you need them - voilà! All in one place. CE earned through ADHA is automatically added. Earned it elsewhere? Upload your certificates! It's free for ADHA Members. Check it out today at: http://ow.ly/RrJt50N2lCl

Dentsply Sirona - Silver Sponsor 2022-2023

(Posted: 10/26/2022)

NMDHA appreciates Dentsply Sirona for being a Silver Sponsor at Scientific Session 2022!

A CE Certificate is not the only way to prove attendance.

(Posted: 10/02/2021)

The New Mexico Board of Dental Health Care offers several options for verification of course attendance. Check them all out in the Rules and Law. "Verification of Course Attendance" can be found under General Provisions, Title 16, Chapter 5, Part 1 (16.5.1.15 F). Familiarize yourself with the rules & law as there are changes yearly.

ADHA Free CE Tracker

(Posted: 10/02/2021)

Manage your courses, credits, transcripts, certificates and compliance with ADHA's CE Smart Traker is easy and all in one place. When it comes time for your license renewal, all you have to do is download your full transcript here. Watch our tutorial to get started!

CE Smart Tracker (free for ADHA members and $30 annually for Potential-Members)

There is a maximum number of CE credits per triennial period that will be allowed in the category of online, webinar, or self-study.

(Posted: 10/30/2022)

The NM Board of Health Care Rules and Law website has all the information you need to know about CE requirements for dental hygienist license renewal in New Mexico. See the areas listed below for informatin on the maximum number of CE credits allowed in one triennial period in the category of online, webinars and self-study.

"Guidelines for Approval of Continuing Education" is listed under 16.5.1.15. Section C provides information on "Allowable online, webinars, or self-study"

"Hours Required" are listed under 16.5.23.8

Familiarize yourself with the rules & law as there are changes yearly.

If you hold a current license and are unemployed or not employed in a dental hygiene related career, you can still support NMDHA by becoming a Supporting Member

(Posted: 10/01/2021)

Click or tap here for all the details about becoming a Supporting Member.

A FAQ:

(Posted: 10/02/2021)

The NM Board of Health Care Rules and Law website has all the information you need to know about CE requirements for dental hygienist license renewal in New Mexico.

"Dental Hygienists, Continuing Education Requirements" can be found under Title 16, Chapter 5, Part 23

"Hours Required" are listed under 16.5.23.8

"Courses Required" are listed under 16.5.23.9 to include A & B.

Familiarize yourself with the rules & law as there are changes yearly.