How to renew dental hygiene license in illinois?

As a dental hygienist practicing in Illinois, here's the renewal process:1. Complete continuing education requirements: 38 hours of CE every 2 years, including: - 2 hours in infection control - 1 hour in sexual harassment prevention - 1 hour in implicit bias training (new requirement) - CPR certification2. Renew online through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) portal: idfpr.com3. Pay the renewal fee (currently $100 for two years)4. Submit proof of CE compliance if auditedThe renewal period is every two years by July 31st (odd-numbered years). Start the process at least 4-6 weeks before expiration as the IDFPR can be slow processing applications. Keep all CE certificates for 5 years in case of audit. If your license has lapsed for less than 5 years, you can still renew with late fees and possible additional requirements.