California Dentist and Dental Hygienist CE
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Are you a Dentist or Dental Hygienist working on your continuing education? We’re here to make getting your CEUs quick, easy, and convenient.
We are recognized experts in Dental Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists and Dentists in California, offering a comprehensive suite of professional development opportunities. Our offerings include in-person CE seminars, live CE webinars, and on-demand CE courses, all designed to help you earn DDS CEUs, DMD CEUS and RDH CEUs while staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in your field.
What is my Renewal Cycle?
DENTISTS (DDS, DMD) -
Licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee every two years. If the licensee's birth year is an even number, his or her license will expire during even-numbered years. If the licensee's birth year is an odd number, his or her license will expire during odd-numbered years.
DENTAL HYGIENISTS (RDH, RDHAP) -
Licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee every two years. If the licensee's birth year is an even number, his or her license will expire during even-numbered years. If the licensee's birth year is an odd number, his or her license will expire during odd-numbered years.
ASSISTANTS (RDA, CDA, EFDA) -
Licenses expire on the last day of the birth month of the licensee every two years.
How Much Continuing Education Do I Need?
DENTISTS (DDS, DMD) -
All Dentists in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 50 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
DENTAL HYGIENISTS (RDH, RDHAP) -
In the State of California, registered dental hygienists (RDH) are required by law to complete continuing education units (RDH, RDH in extended functions - 25 units, RDH in alternative practice - 35 units)
ASSISTANTS (RDA, CDA, EFDA) -
All Registered Dental Assistants in the State of California who wish to maintain an active license are required to complete 25 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
What, if Any, Are The Mandatory Subjects?
DENTISTS (DDS, DMD) -
Basic Life Support (BLS) course provided by the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) BLS course or a BLS course approved by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), American Dental Association's Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) or the Academy of General Dentistry's Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE). A maximum of 4 credits will be awarded for completion of this course. Online courses will not be accepted for the BLS requirement. The course must include a live, in-person skills practice session, a skills test and a written examination. 2. California Infection Control* – This course must be 2-units and be taken through a Registered Provider approved by the Board to offer this mandatory course. 3. California Dental Practice Act* – This course must be 2-units and be taken through a Registered Provider approved by the Board to offer this mandatory course. 4. Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioids (Dentist only)* – This course must be 2-units and be taken through a Registered Provider approved by the Board to offer this mandatory course. * In order for the mandatory course certificates to be accepted by the Board, you must ensure that you have taken the course from an approved mandatory course provider.
DENTAL HYGIENISTS (RDH, RDHAP) -
As a condition of renewal, all licensees are required to complete continuing education as follows: Mandatory courses required by the Board for license renewal include: A Board-approved course in Infection Control, a Board-approved course in the California Dental Practice Act and completion of certification in Basic Life Support. Of the required continuing education units, non-live instruction such as recorded courses, home study materials, non-live webinars where interaction does not occur, etc. shall not exceed 50% of the total required units. Courses must be taken through a continuing education provider recognized by the Dental Board of California, the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) or the Academy of General Dentistry’s Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE).
ASSISTANTS (RDA, CDA, EFDA) -
Completion of the mandatory courses: 1. Basic Life Support (BLS) course provided by the American Red Cross (ARC), American Heart Association (AHA), or a provider approved by PACE or CERP. A maximum of 4 credits will be awarded for completion of this course. Online courses will not be accepted for the BLS requirement. The course must include a live, in-person skills practice session, a skills test and a written examination. 2. California Infection Control* – This course must be 2-units and be taken through a Registered Provider approved by the Board to offer this mandatory course. 3. California Dental Practice Act* – This course must be 2-units and be taken through a Registered Provider approved by the Board to offer this mandatory course.
Is There a Limit to The Number of Online Classes
Of the required continuing education units, non-live instruction such as recorded courses, home study materials, non-live webinars where interaction does not occur, etc. shall not exceed 50% of the total required units.
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