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how to pass the California dental law and ethics exam

California dental law and ethics exam study plan

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Use current Board and PSI logistics, study California-specific law numbers, practice ethics best-answer scenarios, and avoid stale decks that cite the wrong exam or old waiting-period rules.

16 CCR section 1031 — Examinations in California Law and Ethics, criterion-referenced passing score set by the modified Angoff method, amended effective 7/1/2022

DCA Office of Professional Examination Services, Occupational Analysis of the Dentist Profession (June 2024) — foundation for the current Law and Ethics examination outline, superseding the 2018 analysis

Assembly Business & Professions Committee analysis of SB 1453 (Ashby, Ch. 483, Stats. 2024) — repeal of the Licensure by Portfolio pathway effective 1/1/2025 after OPES psychometric review

California Legislative Information / Dental Practice Act research hub

Title 16 CCR Division 10 regulations hub

HSC section 123110 patient inspection, copies, form/format, fees, and unpaid-balance rule

Dental Board of California — Table of Dental Auxiliary Duties Delegable by Supervising Dentist, effective 1/1/2025 (DA/OA/DSA/RDA/RDAEF; G/D/CR notation; 16 CCR §1068 posting notice)

ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Professional Conduct (current online edition)

California Dental Association, CDA Code of Ethics (2020). Distinct from ADA Code — adds California-specific duties including mandatory reporting of gross/continual faulty treatment and obligation to inform patients of all options beyond third-party payer contracts.

Use the destination page's visible source notes, reviewer signal, last-verified date, and disclaimer as the authority for page-specific claims.


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California dental law and ethics diagnostic questions

California dental law and ethics exam sample questions

Use Dentovio's free diagnostic for 15 California-specific law and ethics questions, instant scoring, and weak-area recommendations before deciding whether to study the full prep course.

Dental Board of California Law and Ethics Examination application page

Dentovio source-backed California Dental Law and Ethics Exam guide

Dentovio California Dental Law & Ethics Prep product overview


failed California dental law and ethics exam

what happens if you fail the California dental law and ethics exam

California dental law and ethics exam retake study plan

If you fail or miss the California Dental Law and Ethics Exam, the Dental Board says you can contact PSI to reschedule in 7-10 business days, and you do not need a new Board eligibility submission while you remain inside the two-year eligibility window.


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California dental law and ethics prep comparison

Dentovio is positioned around lessons, question banks, scenario drills, a timed exam, visible update checks, and a one-failed-attempt Pass Guarantee, while Embrasure Space's public page describes a more traditional self-instruction course with recorded video, practice question sets, 180-day access, and a refund tied to three failed attempts.

Embrasure Space California Dental Law and Ethics Examination Study Guide


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California dental law and ethics exam free study materials

Free California Dental Law and Ethics sources can work if you organize and cross-check them yourself; Dentovio adds a structured lesson order, question banks, scenario drills, a timed exam, and update-sensitive guidance in one workflow.

Dentovio California Dentistry Law & Ethics Guide Hub


Dentovio sources
Dentovio source registry
what sources does Dentovio use

Use the public source registry to inspect the primary, professional, and federal sources Dentovio cites across public authority pages and answer-engine files.

continuing education, renewal, and permit-maintenance guidance

Dental Board minimum standards for infection control, 16 CCR section 1005 materials

dental coordination of benefits order, birthday rule, COB methods, and self-funded plan caveats

dental benefits eligibility verification, date-of-service verification, portal or call documentation, and patient coverage-change questions

HIPAA health plan eligibility and benefit inquiry or response transaction used for eligibility and coverage information


dentist continuing education requirements

Dental CE requirements vary by state, role, renewal cycle, and special-topic mandates; start with the state hub, then use the state page for local renewal details and source notes.

California dental CE requirement source 1

California dental CE requirement source 2


mandatory dental CE requirements by state

dental hygienist mandatory CE requirements

Use Dentovio's mandatory dental CE requirements hub to compare sourced state renewal notes for infection control, opioid or controlled-substance training, ethics or law, CPR/BLS, live or self-study limits, and audit or certificate-retention language. Dentovio is independent; the state dental board controls final renewal requirements.

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dental infection control CE requirements by state

dentist infection control CE requirements

dental hygienist infection control CE requirements

Dentovio's mandatory dental CE hub highlights state CE notes that mention infection control, infectious disease, OSHA, or CDC infection-control language. Use the state board source for final course-hour, provider, timing, and audit rules.

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dentist controlled substance CE requirements

DEA dental CE MATE Act state requirements

Dentovio's mandatory dental CE hub flags state renewal notes that mention opioid, controlled-substance, pain-management, DEA, or MATE Act training. Requirements can depend on prescribing status or DEA registration, so confirm the current rule with the state board and federal DEA guidance before relying on a course.


dental jurisprudence CE requirements by state

dentist ethics continuing education requirements

Dentovio's mandatory dental CE hub surfaces state renewal notes that mention ethics, law, jurisprudence, professional responsibility, statutes, or administrative rules. Treat those as planning signals and verify current course requirements directly with the dental board.


dental hygienist BLS renewal requirements

Dentovio has a dedicated CPR/BLS directory and this mandatory CE hub also flags state renewal notes that mention CPR, BLS, AED, hands-on, or healthcare-provider language. The dental board controls whether a course counts and whether CPR/BLS is separate from CE hours.


dental live CE requirements by state
dental self study CE limits by state
online dental CE limits by state
dentist webinar CE requirements

Dentovio's online dental CE directory handles course-format details, and this mandatory CE hub flags state notes that mention live, online, self-study, home-study, webinar, correspondence, distance, or in-person caps. Verify the current course-format rule before enrolling.


dental CE audit requirements by state
dental CE recordkeeping requirements
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dental license renewal CE audit

Dentovio's mandatory dental CE hub flags renewal notes that mention audits, certificate retention, documentation, records kept, or proof of completion. State boards control how long certificates must be kept and how audits are handled.


dental license lookup by state
dentist license lookup by state
dental license verification by state
verify dentist license by state
state dental board license lookup

Use Dentovio's dental license lookup directory to find official state dental board links for license lookup, license verification, and licensee-search questions. Dentovio is independent and does not verify license status, discipline, renewal standing, or formal board certifications.

California dental license lookup source 1

California dental license lookup source 2


dental CE self study requirements by state

Use Dentovio's online dental CE directory to review source-backed live, online, correspondence, webinar, home-study, and self-study CE signals by state. Dentovio is independent; the official board controls provider approval, course-format caps, audit documentation, and renewal decisions.

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dentist license renewal requirements by state

Use Dentovio's dental license renewal directory to find renewal CE hours, cycle notes, and official board links by state. Dentovio is independent; the official board controls renewal forms, fees, deadlines, and final filing instructions.

California dental license renewal source 1

California dental license renewal source 2


dental board license requirements by state

Use Dentovio's dental license by state hub to start with a U.S. jurisdiction, then open the source-backed pages for dentist license requirements, reciprocity or endorsement, licensure exams, license renewal, license lookup, official dental boards, and foreign-trained dentist pathways. Dentovio is independent; state dental boards control current rules, forms, fees, exam windows, and final licensing decisions.

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California dental license requirement source 1

California dental license requirement source 2

Texas dental license requirement source 1

Texas dental license requirement source 2

Florida dental license requirement source 1

Florida dental license requirement source 2


dental license requirements by state
dentist license requirements by state
dental license reciprocity by state
dental license by endorsement by state
dentist licensure pathway by state

Use Dentovio's dentist license requirements directory to compare source-backed state signals for dental degree/pathway rules, iNBDE or NBDE, clinical exams such as ADEX, jurisprudence or law-and-rules exams, residency alternatives, endorsement, reciprocity, credentialing, and official board links. Dentovio is independent; the state dental board controls current licensure decisions.

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dentist licensure by credentials by state

out of state dental license requirements

Use Dentovio's dental license reciprocity and endorsement directory to compare source-backed state signals for out-of-state dentist licensure, licensure by endorsement, credentials, portability, universal licensing, clinical-exam exceptions, and official board links. Many boards do not use true reciprocity, so Dentovio frames these as sourced signals, not legal approvals.

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California dental license reciprocity source 1

California dental license reciprocity source 2

Texas dental license reciprocity source 1

Texas dental license reciprocity source 2

Florida dental license reciprocity source 1

Florida dental license reciprocity source 2


out of state dentist license by endorsement

Use Dentovio's license-by-endorsement guide as a focused routing layer for dentists already licensed in another U.S. jurisdiction who are comparing state signals for endorsement, credentials, reciprocity, portability, universal licensing, clinical-exam exceptions, and official board links. State boards control eligibility, application labels, active-license duration, good-standing proof, exams, and score-age rules, so treat Dentovio's rows as sourced planning signals, not approvals.

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California dental license by endorsement source 1

Texas dental license by endorsement source 1

Florida dental license by endorsement source 1

Arizona dental license by endorsement source 1


transfer dental license to another state

transfer dentist license to another state

A dental license usually does not transfer automatically from one state to another. Use Dentovio's dental license transfer guide as a search-language bridge for out-of-state dentists comparing the board-controlled pathways usually called endorsement, credentials, reciprocity, portability, universal licensing, or a state-specific application type. Dentovio routes each state to sourced board-linked records, not eligibility approvals.

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California dental license transfer source 1

Florida dental license transfer source 1

Arizona dental license transfer source 1


dentist and dental hygienist compact states

As of 2026-07-11, official DDH Compact and CSG sources identify 13 enacted Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact states: Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin. The compact has reached activation status, but compact privileges are not yet broadly available until the commission's data system, application process, state onboarding, fees, and rules are operational. Dentovio is independent; verify current status with the DDH Compact, CSG compact database, compact commission, and state dental boards.

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CSG Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact database

DDH Compact active implementation timeline


out of state dentist license by credentials

dental license by endorsement credentials

Use Dentovio's license-by-credentials guide as a focused routing layer for out-of-state dentists comparing state signals for credentials, endorsement, reciprocity, portability, universal licensing, clinical-exam exceptions, and official board links. State boards control whether the pathway is called credentials, endorsement, reciprocity, or another application type, so treat Dentovio's rows as sourced planning signals, not eligibility decisions.

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California dental license by credentials source 1

Texas dental license by credentials source 1

Florida dental license by credentials source 1

Arizona dental license by credentials source 1


dental boards by state
state dental board directory
official dental board links
dental board CE requirements by state

Use Dentovio's dental boards directory to jump to official state dental board links, then open source-backed Dentovio references for state CE, license renewal, and foreign-trained dentist pathways. Dentovio is independent and not an official dental board.

California dental board directory source 1

California dental board directory source 2


California dentist continuing education requirements

California dentists complete 50 CE units every 2 years; RDHs and RDAs generally complete 25 units every 2 years, with role-specific board rules, mandatory courses, live/non-live caps, and first-renewal exceptions handled by the Dental Board or Dental Hygiene Board.

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how many dental CE hours do I still need

Use Dentovio's dental CE tracker to choose your state and role, see required CE hours, mandatory topics, renewal-cycle notes, and an official board link, then track how many hours remain before renewal.


foreign trained dentist license by state

international dentist licensure in the US

foreign trained dentist license California

Foreign-trained dentist licensure depends on the state board pathway; use the state comparison hub to find education, exam, clinical training, and board-application signals before relying on one state's rule.

California foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1

California foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2

Texas foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1

Texas foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2

New York foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1

New York foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2


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states where foreign dentists do not repeat dental school

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can foreign dentists practice without advanced standing

foreign dentist license without going back to dental school

Some U.S. jurisdictions may let a foreign-trained dentist avoid repeating a full DDS/DMD, but the route is narrow and state-specific. Dentovio currently marks 16 jurisdictions with a sourced possible no-repeat pathway signal: Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia. 30 jurisdictions point primarily toward a CODA-accredited DDS/DMD or advanced-standing route, and 5 are marked verify. Confirm the current rule directly with the state dental board and program before relying on a residency, GPR, AEGD, specialty, equivalency, faculty, or limited-license route.

Arkansas foreign-trained dentist no-repeat pathway source 1

Arkansas foreign-trained dentist no-repeat pathway source 2

North Carolina foreign-trained dentist no-repeat pathway source 1

North Carolina foreign-trained dentist no-repeat pathway source 2

Ohio foreign-trained dentist no-repeat pathway source 1

Ohio foreign-trained dentist no-repeat pathway source 2

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Vermont foreign-trained dentist no-repeat pathway source 2


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international dentist advanced standing program by state

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states that require advanced standing for foreign dentists

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advanced standing dental program license by state

Use Dentovio's foreign-trained dentist advanced-standing hub to compare U.S. state pathway signals for internationally trained dentists. 30 jurisdictions in this dataset point primarily toward a CODA-accredited DDS/DMD or advanced-standing route; examples include Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia. 16 jurisdictions show a residency, GPR, AEGD, specialty, or advanced-education alternative signal, and 5 are marked verify. This is a licensure pathway reference, not a school admissions directory; confirm current rules with the state dental board and program before applying.

California foreign-trained dentist advanced-standing pathway source 1

California foreign-trained dentist advanced-standing pathway source 2

Texas foreign-trained dentist advanced-standing pathway source 1

Texas foreign-trained dentist advanced-standing pathway source 2

New York foreign-trained dentist advanced-standing pathway source 1

New York foreign-trained dentist advanced-standing pathway source 2

Florida foreign-trained dentist advanced-standing pathway source 1

Florida foreign-trained dentist advanced-standing pathway source 2


foreign dentist residency pathway by state

states that accept foreign trained dentist residency

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states where foreign dentists can use GPR AEGD

Use Dentovio's foreign-trained dentist residency pathway hub to compare U.S. jurisdictions that signal a CODA residency, GPR, AEGD, specialty, or advanced-education route for internationally trained dentists. States currently marked as accepting a residency pathway in this dataset: Alaska, Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia. States marked unclear or source-conflicted: Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Michigan, South Dakota. Confirm the current rule directly with the state dental board before choosing a program or applying.

California foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1

California foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2

Arkansas foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1

Arkansas foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2

Kentucky foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1

Kentucky foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2

Illinois foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 1

Illinois foreign-trained dentist residency pathway source 2


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California foreign dentist residency pathway

California requires a Board- or CODA-approved DDS/DMD path before general dentist licensure; a CODA residency can be a clinical-exam alternative after a qualifying degree, but it does not let a raw non-CODA foreign dental degree bypass the approved-degree requirement.

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California foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2

California foreign-trained dentist licensure source 3

California foreign-trained dentist licensure source 4


foreign dentist license eligibility tool

can a foreign trained dentist practice in the US

states that allow foreign trained dentists

foreign dentist residency pathway checker

Use Dentovio's foreign-trained dentist licensure matcher to answer two questions and compare which U.S. jurisdictions signal a residency pathway, which require advanced-standing DDS/DMD training, and where to verify directly with the state board.

Texas foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1

Texas foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2

New York foreign-trained dentist licensure source 1

New York foreign-trained dentist licensure source 2


California dental practice compliance checklist

California dental record retention requirements

California dental compliance spans records, auxiliary scope, infection-control and Cal/OSHA obligations, and practice operations; use the compliance hub and linked topic pages for source-specific details.

HSC section 123110 patient inspection, copies, form/format, fees, and unpaid-balance rule

HSC section 123145 record preservation on closure

SB 446 and Civil Code section 1798.82 California breach-notice update

WIC section 14124.1 Medi-Cal provider record retention

Dental Board office-closure practical guidance

Dental Board Table of Permitted Dental Auxiliary Duties

BPC section 1741 direct and general supervision definitions

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition and infection-control prerequisites

16 CCR section 1070.6 Board-approved dental assistant infection-control course content

Dental Board minimum standards for infection control, 16 CCR section 1005 materials

Dental Board meeting agenda on pending 16 CCR section 1005 rulemaking

Cal/OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, Title 8 CCR section 5193

Code of Federal Regulations hub for federal OSHA and HIPAA context


California dentist patient records access deadline

California dental records generally have a 7-year adult floor, unemancipated minor records must be kept at least one year past age 18 and never less than 7 years total, and Medi-Cal records have a 10-year floor.


direct vs general supervision dental California

California dental auxiliary scope depends on the auxiliary category and delegated duty; the state recognizes direct and general supervision under BPC section 1741, not an indirect-supervision category.


California dental OSHA requirements checklist

dental office infection control checklist California

A California dental office typically keeps five written safety plans current: Infection Control, Exposure Control, Injury and Illness Prevention, Hazard Communication, and Radiation Safety, plus recurring training, logs, SDS access, eyewash, and sterilizer testing tasks.


dental coordination of benefits calculator

estimate patient portion with two dental plans

For dental COB estimates, calculate expected primary payment, secondary payment, deductible and annual-maximum effects, then treat the result as an estimate rather than a payment guarantee.

California Health & Safety Code section 1374.19

California Insurance Code section 10120.2

ADA Guidance on Coordination of Benefits

NAIC Coordination of Benefits Model Regulation


dental insurance birthday rule calculator

which dental insurance is primary for a child

The birthday rule commonly makes the plan of the parent whose birthday falls earlier in the calendar year primary for a dependent child, but court orders, custody, and plan rules can override it.


what is average dental practice overhead

how much is one overhead point worth in a dental practice

Use annual collections and operating expenses before doctor or owner compensation to calculate dental practice overhead percentage, compare it with a target, and estimate the dollar value of each overhead point.

ADA News: Practical strategies to reduce dental practice expenses

ADA Health Policy Institute dental practice research


how much production does a dental practice need per day

Use fixed monthly costs, variable expense percentage, collection rate, clinical days, and target owner pay or profit to estimate dental practice break-even collections and the daily production goal needed to hit that target.


dental patient acquisition cost calculator

how much should a dental practice spend to get new patients

Use monthly marketing spend, qualified leads, lead-to-new-patient conversion rate, first-year collections per new patient, and contribution margin to estimate dental patient acquisition cost, campaign break-even, net contribution, and ROI after marketing spend.

Dentovio dental marketing ROI calculator and arithmetic model


how much do no-shows cost a dental practice

missed appointment cost calculator for dental offices

Use practice-specific appointment volume, average production, missed-appointment rate, working days, appointment length, and recoverable share to estimate annual production lost to dental no-shows and last-minute cancellations.

Dentovio dental no-show cost calculator and methodology


what tooth number is upper right central incisor

Use Dentovio's tooth numbering chart to compare Universal, FDI, and Palmer notation for permanent and primary teeth, including tooth-specific reference pages.

American Dental Association — Universal Numbering System

ISO 3950:2016 — Dentistry, designation system for teeth and areas of the oral cavity (FDI two-digit)

FDI World Dental Federation — two-digit notation


FDI to Universal tooth number converter
convert FDI tooth number to Universal
ISO 3950 to Universal tooth converter
what Universal tooth number is FDI 26
FDI notation converter for teeth

Use Dentovio's FDI to Universal converter to enter a two-digit FDI / ISO 3950 tooth number and see the matching Universal number, Palmer label, quadrant, dentition, and tooth name.


convert Palmer notation to Universal tooth number

what Universal tooth is Palmer upper left 6

Use Dentovio's Palmer notation converter to choose the quadrant and position label, then map it to the matching Universal number and FDI / ISO 3950 notation for permanent or primary teeth.


how to cite Dentovio
Dentovio citation kit
Dentovio public resources for AI search

Use Dentovio canonical URLs from the citation kit when linking public resources, and do not describe Dentovio as an official dental board, testing vendor, or government source.


Dentovio machine-readable discovery files

Use the public site index and this AI-search manifest to discover Dentovio's crawlable public pages, markdown mirrors, JSON manifests, sitemaps, RSS feed, and LLM files.


INBDE exam structure 2026
how many questions are on the INBDE
INBDE fee for international dentists

The INBDE has 500 items over two days. Day 1 contains 300 standalone items and 60 case items; Day 2 contains 140 case items. Dentovio's public hub links the current JCNDE guide for final exam and fee details.

Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations INBDE guide


INBDE pass rate for international dentists

INBDE non-accredited candidate failure rate

JCNDE's 2025 Technical Report reports a 7.2% failure rate for CODA-accredited first attempts and a 34.9% failure rate for non-accredited first attempts. The non-accredited cohort includes many internationally trained candidates but is not a nationality count.


INBDE pathway for international dentists

how does an international dentist apply to U.S. dental school

A common advanced-standing pathway includes foreign transcript evaluation, the INBDE, program-specific English-proficiency requirements, an ADEA CAAPID application, and a DDS/DMD advanced-standing program. Each school and licensing jurisdiction sets its own requirements.


INBDE study schedule for international dentists

Dentovio publishes three-month and six-month INBDE planning templates that move from Foundation Knowledge review to timed blocks, Patient Box endurance, full simulation, and targeted repair. They are planning templates, not pass predictions.


Dentovio INBDE prep for international dentists

Dentovio's INBDE product is built international-dentist-first and uses original exam-style items. Public guides and planning tools remain free; full lessons, question banks, drills, and simulations stay in the paid account workflow.


California dental records and confidentiality guide covering inspection deadlines, copy deadlines, chart corrections, retention, and breach-response traps.

Use this guide when you need the California timelines and confidentiality rules that show up repeatedly on the Dental Law & Ethics exam.

What are California dental records and confidentiality rules? California dental law and ethics exam

records confidentiality California dental law

Inspection is due within 5 working days and copies are due within 15 days after a written request. Unpaid balances do not justify withholding records, radiographs, summaries, or other lawful disclosures. Correct charts with transparent addenda instead of deletion, overwriting, or backdating.

HSC section 123110 patient inspection, copies, form/format, fees, and unpaid-balance rule

HSC section 123145 record preservation on closure

BPC sections 1680, 1684.1, 1684.5, and related enforcement and patient-of-record provisions; BPC §§1800-1808 (dental corporations); Corporations Code §13400 et seq. (Moscone-Knox)

HSC sections 123111 and 123130 patient addendums and record summaries

SB 446 and Civ. Code section 1798.82 California breach-notice update to a 30-calendar-day deadline effective 1/1/2026

WIC section 14124.1 Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal) provider record retention, 10-year minimum from service, audit completion, or contract end, whichever is later

HSC section 123115 limits on a minor's representative inspecting records and good-faith detrimental-effect denial standard

California confidentiality overlay: CMIA and state breach law

HIPAA privacy, security, and breach rules


California dental records law, explained: patients can inspect records within 5 working days and receive copies within 15 days, and a licensee has 15 days to answer a Dental Board request. Deadlines, who may receive records, and penalties.

Use this guide when you want the deadline grid for patient requests, radiographs, summaries, and Board-authorized demands.

What does California dental records law require for patient access? California dental law and ethics exam

patient access and board requests California dental law

Inspection is due within 5 working days and patient copies are due within 15 days. A licensee generally has 15 days to answer a Board records request, while a facility has 30 days. Original radiographs can be sent directly to another provider named in the written request instead of handed to the patient.


California dental practice-owner duties guide covering office systems, reporting, permits, records, and supervision responsibilities.

Use this guide when a question tests what the dentist or owner must set up, maintain, display, report, or supervise at the office level.

What California duties fall on the dental practice owner? California dental law and ethics exam

practice owner duties California dental law

Practice owners are accountable for the office systems that keep records, permits, staffing, notices, and compliance duties current. Owner duties often overlap with retention, reporting, display, and supervision obligations instead of one isolated statute. When an office closes or changes operations, the owner must shift from habit to the actual California retention and notice rules.

Title 16 CCR Division 10 regulations hub

Dental Board of California — Table of Dental Auxiliary Duties Delegable by Supervising Dentist, effective 1/1/2025 (DA/OA/DSA/RDA/RDAEF; G/D/CR notation; 16 CCR §1068 posting notice)

BPC section 2290.5 telehealth consent and parity

Dental Board minimum standards for infection control, 16 CCR section 1005 materials

BPC section 1741 direct and general supervision definitions

BPC section 1750.1 dental assistant duties

current Board anesthesia and sedation permit framework

SB 1453 alert for anesthesia and sedation changes effective 1/1/2025

BPC section 651 advertising rules and prohibitions

child-abuse reporting under Penal Code section 11166 and related CANRA provisions

elder or dependent-adult reporting under WIC section 15630 and related provisions

BPC section 1611.5 Board inspection power

BPC section 1683.1 telehealth provider identification and disclosures

BPC section 1683.2 complaint-waiver prohibition

BPC section 1700 current license, permit, and registration display

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition, BSDP, and infection-control prerequisites

BPC section 1701.5 fictitious name permits

Government Code section 12950.1 harassment-prevention training

CDPH Medical Waste Management Program and MWMA materials

DTSC universal waste guidance including dental amalgam

Penal Code section 11160 reporting of assaultive or abusive injuries

BPC section 680 nametag disclosure requirement for dental personnel

16 CCR section 1070.6 Board-approved 8-hour dental assistant infection-control course content (at least 4 hours didactic, 2 hours laboratory/preclinical, 2 hours clinical)

16 CCR section 1044.5 minimum equipment, oxygen, suction, and emergency-drug standards for sedation and anesthesia permitted facilities

Proposition 65 dental-care warnings — HSC sections 25249.6 and 25249.11(b); 27 CCR sections 25607.8–25607.9 safe-harbor sign or consent-form method (OEHHA regulations compilation)

Cal/OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, Title 8 CCR section 5193


California dental advertising guide covering false or misleading claims, required notices, fictitious names, and patient-facing disclosures.

Use this guide for California rules on truthful advertising, required office notices, and the difference between marketing language and regulated public disclosures.

What advertising and public-notice rules apply to California dentists? California dental law and ethics exam

advertising public notices California dental law

California focuses on whether an ad or public-facing statement is false, misleading, or omits a required disclosure. Required office notices, provider-identification duties, and fictitious-name rules can matter just as much as the ad itself. If a stem sounds like marketing, still check whether a separate public-notice or license-display rule is being tested.

Title 16 CCR Division 10 regulations hub

Dental Board of California — Table of Dental Auxiliary Duties Delegable by Supervising Dentist, effective 1/1/2025 (DA/OA/DSA/RDA/RDAEF; G/D/CR notation; 16 CCR §1068 posting notice)

BPC section 2290.5 telehealth consent and parity

Dental Board minimum standards for infection control, 16 CCR section 1005 materials

BPC sections 1680, 1684.1, 1684.5, and related enforcement and patient-of-record provisions; BPC §§1800-1808 (dental corporations); Corporations Code §13400 et seq. (Moscone-Knox)

BPC section 1741 direct and general supervision definitions

BPC section 1750.1 dental assistant duties

current Board anesthesia and sedation permit framework

SB 1453 alert for anesthesia and sedation changes effective 1/1/2025

BPC section 651 advertising rules and prohibitions

child-abuse reporting under Penal Code section 11166 and related CANRA provisions

elder or dependent-adult reporting under WIC section 15630 and related provisions

BPC section 1611.5 Board inspection power

BPC section 1683.1 telehealth provider identification and disclosures

BPC section 1683.2 complaint-waiver prohibition

BPC section 1700 current license, permit, and registration display

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition, BSDP, and infection-control prerequisites

BPC section 1701.5 fictitious name permits

Government Code section 12950.1 harassment-prevention training

CDPH Medical Waste Management Program and MWMA materials

DTSC universal waste guidance including dental amalgam

Penal Code section 11160 reporting of assaultive or abusive injuries

BPC section 680 nametag disclosure requirement for dental personnel

16 CCR section 1070.6 Board-approved 8-hour dental assistant infection-control course content (at least 4 hours didactic, 2 hours laboratory/preclinical, 2 hours clinical)

16 CCR section 1044.5 minimum equipment, oxygen, suction, and emergency-drug standards for sedation and anesthesia permitted facilities

Proposition 65 dental-care warnings — HSC sections 25249.6 and 25249.11(b); 27 CCR sections 25607.8–25607.9 safe-harbor sign or consent-form method (OEHHA regulations compilation)

Cal/OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, Title 8 CCR section 5193


California dental auxiliaries guide covering delegation, direct supervision, general supervision, and the 2025 duties-table traps.

Use this guide when you need the current California duties table, supervision definitions, and delegation boundaries for auxiliaries.

What can California dental auxiliaries do and under what supervision? California dental law and ethics exam

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The current California duties table controls, especially after the January 1, 2025 updates. Direct supervision, general supervision, and BSDP status are not interchangeable; exam stems often hinge on that distinction. If a task sounds familiar from an older chart, verify it against the current Board table before trusting the shortcut.

Title 16 CCR Division 10 regulations hub

Dental Board of California — Table of Dental Auxiliary Duties Delegable by Supervising Dentist, effective 1/1/2025 (DA/OA/DSA/RDA/RDAEF; G/D/CR notation; 16 CCR §1068 posting notice)

BPC section 2290.5 telehealth consent and parity

Dental Board minimum standards for infection control, 16 CCR section 1005 materials

BPC sections 1680, 1684.1, 1684.5, and related enforcement and patient-of-record provisions; BPC §§1800-1808 (dental corporations); Corporations Code §13400 et seq. (Moscone-Knox)

BPC section 1741 direct and general supervision definitions

BPC section 1750.1 dental assistant duties

current Board anesthesia and sedation permit framework

SB 1453 alert for anesthesia and sedation changes effective 1/1/2025

BPC section 651 advertising rules and prohibitions

child-abuse reporting under Penal Code section 11166 and related CANRA provisions

elder or dependent-adult reporting under WIC section 15630 and related provisions

BPC section 1611.5 Board inspection power

BPC section 1683.1 telehealth provider identification and disclosures

BPC section 1683.2 complaint-waiver prohibition

BPC section 1700 current license, permit, and registration display

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition, BSDP, and infection-control prerequisites

BPC section 1701.5 fictitious name permits

Government Code section 12950.1 harassment-prevention training

CDPH Medical Waste Management Program and MWMA materials

DTSC universal waste guidance including dental amalgam

Penal Code section 11160 reporting of assaultive or abusive injuries

BPC section 680 nametag disclosure requirement for dental personnel

16 CCR section 1070.6 Board-approved 8-hour dental assistant infection-control course content (at least 4 hours didactic, 2 hours laboratory/preclinical, 2 hours clinical)

16 CCR section 1044.5 minimum equipment, oxygen, suction, and emergency-drug standards for sedation and anesthesia permitted facilities

Proposition 65 dental-care warnings — HSC sections 25249.6 and 25249.11(b); 27 CCR sections 25607.8–25607.9 safe-harbor sign or consent-form method (OEHHA regulations compilation)

Cal/OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, Title 8 CCR section 5193


California dental consent guide covering minors, self-consent, surrogates, informed consent, and impaired-capacity scenarios.

Use this guide when you need the California consent framework for minors, surrogate decision-makers, and informed-consent duty.

How do California consent rules work for minors and patients with impaired capacity? California dental law and ethics exam

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Do not assume every parent, caregiver, or financially responsible adult can authorize every treatment decision. California informed consent turns on material risks, alternatives, and the risks of no treatment, not just a signed form. When capacity is impaired, the legal authority of the surrogate matters as much as the urgency of the care.

continuing education, renewal, and permit-maintenance guidance

HSC section 123110 patient inspection, copies, form/format, fees, and unpaid-balance rule

BPC section 2290.5 telehealth consent and parity

DCA CURES mandatory-consultation flyer and exemptions

BPC sections 1680, 1684.1, 1684.5, and related enforcement and patient-of-record provisions; BPC §§1800-1808 (dental corporations); Corporations Code §13400 et seq. (Moscone-Knox)

current Board anesthesia and sedation permit framework

SB 1453 alert for anesthesia and sedation changes effective 1/1/2025

BPC section 651 advertising rules and prohibitions

HSC section 11158.1 opioid counseling requirements

Family Code sections 6922 and 7002/7050 minor self-consent and emancipation

BPC section 654.3 patient financing and third-party credit arrangements

Civil Code section 51 Unruh Civil Rights Act

BPC section 1683.1 telehealth provider identification and disclosures

BPC section 1683.2 complaint-waiver prohibition

BPC section 688 electronic prescribing and exemptions

BPC section 1700 current license, permit, and registration display

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition, BSDP, and infection-control prerequisites

16 CCR section 1018.05 reporting convictions and related reportable events

BPC section 1682 anesthesia informed consent and pediatric warning language

Cobbs v. Grant (1972) California informed-consent material-risk and reasonable-patient framework

Truman v. Thomas (1980) duty to disclose material risks of refusing recommended testing or treatment

Arato v. Avedon (1993) California limits and context for informed-consent disclosure

Probate Code sections 4683, 4711, and 4712 plus AB 2338 surrogate decisionmaker framework for adults lacking capacity

Family Code section 6550 Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit for relative caregivers authorizing minor medical and dental care

Senate Bill 351 (2025) — Corporate Practice of Dentistry restrictions on private equity and hedge funds; effective 1/1/2026

Assembly Bill 82 (2025); HSC §11165(k) — CURES reporting exemptions for testosterone and mifepristone effective 1/1/2026

16 CCR §1016 — continuing education requirements for dentists, including biennial 2-unit California opioid prescribing course

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact (DDHC) — California compact integration timeline (compact privileges not yet active in 2026)

Assembly Bill 116 Health Omnibus — elimination of state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for undocumented adults age 19+ effective 7/1/2026

BPC section 1647.31 minimal sedation of patients under age 13 — PMS, GA, or pediatric-endorsed MS permit required

BPC §1647.2 (SB 501, operative 1/1/2022; amended by SB 1453 eff. 1/1/2025) — pediatric moderate sedation on patients under 13: at least two support personnel plus operating dentist and one personnel member with current PALS-and-airway-management certification


California dental telehealth guide covering consent, provider identification, documentation, standard of care, and patient-of-record duties.

Use this guide when a stem tests telehealth, patient-of-record duties, provider disclosures, documentation, or complaint-waiver traps.

What telehealth and patient-of-record rules apply in California dentistry? California dental law and ethics exam

scope patient of record telehealth California dental law

California telehealth requires consent, accurate provider identification, documentation, privacy protection, and the same floor of care as in-person treatment. Telehealth does not erase patient-of-record duties or standard-of-care obligations. Complaint waivers and provider-disclosure shortcuts are recurring California-specific traps.

continuing education, renewal, and permit-maintenance guidance

HSC section 123110 patient inspection, copies, form/format, fees, and unpaid-balance rule

BPC section 2290.5 telehealth consent and parity

DCA CURES mandatory-consultation flyer and exemptions

BPC sections 1680, 1684.1, 1684.5, and related enforcement and patient-of-record provisions; BPC §§1800-1808 (dental corporations); Corporations Code §13400 et seq. (Moscone-Knox)

current Board anesthesia and sedation permit framework

SB 1453 alert for anesthesia and sedation changes effective 1/1/2025

BPC section 651 advertising rules and prohibitions

HSC section 11158.1 opioid counseling requirements

Family Code sections 6922 and 7002/7050 minor self-consent and emancipation

BPC section 654.3 patient financing and third-party credit arrangements

Civil Code section 51 Unruh Civil Rights Act

BPC section 1683.1 telehealth provider identification and disclosures

BPC section 1683.2 complaint-waiver prohibition

BPC section 688 electronic prescribing and exemptions

BPC section 1700 current license, permit, and registration display

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition, BSDP, and infection-control prerequisites

16 CCR section 1018.05 reporting convictions and related reportable events

BPC section 1682 anesthesia informed consent and pediatric warning language

Cobbs v. Grant (1972) California informed-consent material-risk and reasonable-patient framework

Truman v. Thomas (1980) duty to disclose material risks of refusing recommended testing or treatment

Arato v. Avedon (1993) California limits and context for informed-consent disclosure

Probate Code sections 4683, 4711, and 4712 plus AB 2338 surrogate decisionmaker framework for adults lacking capacity

Family Code section 6550 Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit for relative caregivers authorizing minor medical and dental care

Senate Bill 351 (2025) — Corporate Practice of Dentistry restrictions on private equity and hedge funds; effective 1/1/2026

Assembly Bill 82 (2025); HSC §11165(k) — CURES reporting exemptions for testosterone and mifepristone effective 1/1/2026

16 CCR §1016 — continuing education requirements for dentists, including biennial 2-unit California opioid prescribing course

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact (DDHC) — California compact integration timeline (compact privileges not yet active in 2026)

Assembly Bill 116 Health Omnibus — elimination of state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for undocumented adults age 19+ effective 7/1/2026

BPC section 1647.31 minimal sedation of patients under age 13 — PMS, GA, or pediatric-endorsed MS permit required

BPC §1647.2 (SB 501, operative 1/1/2022; amended by SB 1453 eff. 1/1/2025) — pediatric moderate sedation on patients under 13: at least two support personnel plus operating dentist and one personnel member with current PALS-and-airway-management certification


California dental prescribing guide covering CURES, opioid counseling, e-prescribing, and the current exemption language.

Use this guide when you need California prescribing rules, CURES timing, opioid counseling, and emergency-style exception language.

What California prescribing and CURES rules matter for dental exam prep? California dental law and ethics exam

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CURES review is required before the first Schedule II-IV prescribing event unless a current statutory exemption applies. For ongoing therapy, California expects a re-check at least every 6 months. Do not answer from stale five-day exemption language when the current official wording uses seven-day nonrefillable language.

continuing education, renewal, and permit-maintenance guidance

HSC section 123110 patient inspection, copies, form/format, fees, and unpaid-balance rule

BPC section 2290.5 telehealth consent and parity

DCA CURES mandatory-consultation flyer and exemptions

BPC sections 1680, 1684.1, 1684.5, and related enforcement and patient-of-record provisions; BPC §§1800-1808 (dental corporations); Corporations Code §13400 et seq. (Moscone-Knox)

current Board anesthesia and sedation permit framework

SB 1453 alert for anesthesia and sedation changes effective 1/1/2025

BPC section 651 advertising rules and prohibitions

HSC section 11158.1 opioid counseling requirements

Family Code sections 6922 and 7002/7050 minor self-consent and emancipation

BPC section 654.3 patient financing and third-party credit arrangements

Civil Code section 51 Unruh Civil Rights Act

BPC section 1683.1 telehealth provider identification and disclosures

BPC section 1683.2 complaint-waiver prohibition

BPC section 688 electronic prescribing and exemptions

BPC section 1700 current license, permit, and registration display

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition, BSDP, and infection-control prerequisites

16 CCR section 1018.05 reporting convictions and related reportable events

BPC section 1682 anesthesia informed consent and pediatric warning language

Cobbs v. Grant (1972) California informed-consent material-risk and reasonable-patient framework

Truman v. Thomas (1980) duty to disclose material risks of refusing recommended testing or treatment

Arato v. Avedon (1993) California limits and context for informed-consent disclosure

Probate Code sections 4683, 4711, and 4712 plus AB 2338 surrogate decisionmaker framework for adults lacking capacity

Family Code section 6550 Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit for relative caregivers authorizing minor medical and dental care

Senate Bill 351 (2025) — Corporate Practice of Dentistry restrictions on private equity and hedge funds; effective 1/1/2026

Assembly Bill 82 (2025); HSC §11165(k) — CURES reporting exemptions for testosterone and mifepristone effective 1/1/2026

16 CCR §1016 — continuing education requirements for dentists, including biennial 2-unit California opioid prescribing course

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact (DDHC) — California compact integration timeline (compact privileges not yet active in 2026)

Assembly Bill 116 Health Omnibus — elimination of state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for undocumented adults age 19+ effective 7/1/2026

BPC section 1647.31 minimal sedation of patients under age 13 — PMS, GA, or pediatric-endorsed MS permit required

BPC §1647.2 (SB 501, operative 1/1/2022; amended by SB 1453 eff. 1/1/2025) — pediatric moderate sedation on patients under 13: at least two support personnel plus operating dentist and one personnel member with current PALS-and-airway-management certification


California dental infection-control guide covering minimum standards, Cal/OSHA overlap, exposure-risk rules, and waste traps.

Use this guide when you need the California infection-control framework, the OSHA overlay, and the office-systems duties that support them.

What infection-control and OSHA rules apply to California dental offices? California dental law and ethics exam

infection control osha California dental law

California dentistry questions often test both Board minimum standards and the Cal/OSHA bloodborne-pathogens overlay. Training, exposure controls, and waste handling are office-system duties, not just chairside habits. Older prep is especially risky where the current duties table or course-timing rules changed in 2025.

Title 16 CCR Division 10 regulations hub

Dental Board of California — Table of Dental Auxiliary Duties Delegable by Supervising Dentist, effective 1/1/2025 (DA/OA/DSA/RDA/RDAEF; G/D/CR notation; 16 CCR §1068 posting notice)

BPC section 2290.5 telehealth consent and parity

Dental Board minimum standards for infection control, 16 CCR section 1005 materials

BPC sections 1680, 1684.1, 1684.5, and related enforcement and patient-of-record provisions; BPC §§1800-1808 (dental corporations); Corporations Code §13400 et seq. (Moscone-Knox)

BPC section 1741 direct and general supervision definitions

BPC section 1750.1 dental assistant duties

current Board anesthesia and sedation permit framework

SB 1453 alert for anesthesia and sedation changes effective 1/1/2025

BPC section 651 advertising rules and prohibitions

child-abuse reporting under Penal Code section 11166 and related CANRA provisions

elder or dependent-adult reporting under WIC section 15630 and related provisions

BPC section 1611.5 Board inspection power

BPC section 1683.1 telehealth provider identification and disclosures

BPC section 1683.2 complaint-waiver prohibition

BPC section 1700 current license, permit, and registration display

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition, BSDP, and infection-control prerequisites

BPC section 1701.5 fictitious name permits

Government Code section 12950.1 harassment-prevention training

CDPH Medical Waste Management Program and MWMA materials

DTSC universal waste guidance including dental amalgam

Penal Code section 11160 reporting of assaultive or abusive injuries

BPC section 680 nametag disclosure requirement for dental personnel

16 CCR section 1070.6 Board-approved 8-hour dental assistant infection-control course content (at least 4 hours didactic, 2 hours laboratory/preclinical, 2 hours clinical)

16 CCR section 1044.5 minimum equipment, oxygen, suction, and emergency-drug standards for sedation and anesthesia permitted facilities

Proposition 65 dental-care warnings — HSC sections 25249.6 and 25249.11(b); 27 CCR sections 25607.8–25607.9 safe-harbor sign or consent-form method (OEHHA regulations compilation)

Cal/OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard, Title 8 CCR section 5193


California dental sedation and anesthesia guide covering current permit names, staffing expectations, informed-consent duties, and 2025 changes.

Use this guide when sedation, anesthesia, permits, consent language, or adverse-event readiness appears in a California exam question.

What changed in California dental sedation and anesthesia rules? California dental law and ethics exam

sedation anesthesia California dental law

The January 1, 2025 sedation changes updated permit names, staffing expectations, and operational details that older summaries often miss. Informed consent, emergency readiness, and permit-specific staffing rules matter together. If a stem sounds like a familiar sedation shortcut, verify it against the current California permit framework before trusting it.

continuing education, renewal, and permit-maintenance guidance

HSC section 123110 patient inspection, copies, form/format, fees, and unpaid-balance rule

BPC section 2290.5 telehealth consent and parity

DCA CURES mandatory-consultation flyer and exemptions

BPC sections 1680, 1684.1, 1684.5, and related enforcement and patient-of-record provisions; BPC §§1800-1808 (dental corporations); Corporations Code §13400 et seq. (Moscone-Knox)

current Board anesthesia and sedation permit framework

SB 1453 alert for anesthesia and sedation changes effective 1/1/2025

BPC section 651 advertising rules and prohibitions

HSC section 11158.1 opioid counseling requirements

Family Code sections 6922 and 7002/7050 minor self-consent and emancipation

BPC section 654.3 patient financing and third-party credit arrangements

Civil Code section 51 Unruh Civil Rights Act

BPC section 1683.1 telehealth provider identification and disclosures

BPC section 1683.2 complaint-waiver prohibition

BPC section 688 electronic prescribing and exemptions

BPC section 1700 current license, permit, and registration display

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition, BSDP, and infection-control prerequisites

16 CCR section 1018.05 reporting convictions and related reportable events

BPC section 1682 anesthesia informed consent and pediatric warning language

Cobbs v. Grant (1972) California informed-consent material-risk and reasonable-patient framework

Truman v. Thomas (1980) duty to disclose material risks of refusing recommended testing or treatment

Arato v. Avedon (1993) California limits and context for informed-consent disclosure

Probate Code sections 4683, 4711, and 4712 plus AB 2338 surrogate decisionmaker framework for adults lacking capacity

Family Code section 6550 Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit for relative caregivers authorizing minor medical and dental care

Senate Bill 351 (2025) — Corporate Practice of Dentistry restrictions on private equity and hedge funds; effective 1/1/2026

Assembly Bill 82 (2025); HSC §11165(k) — CURES reporting exemptions for testosterone and mifepristone effective 1/1/2026

16 CCR §1016 — continuing education requirements for dentists, including biennial 2-unit California opioid prescribing course

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact (DDHC) — California compact integration timeline (compact privileges not yet active in 2026)

Assembly Bill 116 Health Omnibus — elimination of state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for undocumented adults age 19+ effective 7/1/2026

BPC section 1647.31 minimal sedation of patients under age 13 — PMS, GA, or pediatric-endorsed MS permit required

BPC §1647.2 (SB 501, operative 1/1/2022; amended by SB 1453 eff. 1/1/2025) — pediatric moderate sedation on patients under 13: at least two support personnel plus operating dentist and one personnel member with current PALS-and-airway-management certification


California dental CE and renewal guide covering the 50-unit framework, mandatory courses, first-renewal exemption, and permit-maintenance rules.

Use this guide when you need the California renewal numbers, mandatory courses, permit-maintenance expectations, or first-renewal exceptions.

What continuing-education, renewal, and permit rules do California dentists need? California dental law and ethics exam

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Dentists generally need 50 CE units, but the first renewal is exempt from CE. Mandatory California topics and current BLS expectations matter alongside the raw unit count. Permit maintenance is part of the renewal picture, so do not separate CE questions from the permit facts that travel with them.

continuing education, renewal, and permit-maintenance guidance

HSC section 123110 patient inspection, copies, form/format, fees, and unpaid-balance rule

BPC section 2290.5 telehealth consent and parity

DCA CURES mandatory-consultation flyer and exemptions

BPC sections 1680, 1684.1, 1684.5, and related enforcement and patient-of-record provisions; BPC §§1800-1808 (dental corporations); Corporations Code §13400 et seq. (Moscone-Knox)

current Board anesthesia and sedation permit framework

SB 1453 alert for anesthesia and sedation changes effective 1/1/2025

BPC section 651 advertising rules and prohibitions

HSC section 11158.1 opioid counseling requirements

Family Code sections 6922 and 7002/7050 minor self-consent and emancipation

BPC section 654.3 patient financing and third-party credit arrangements

Civil Code section 51 Unruh Civil Rights Act

BPC section 1683.1 telehealth provider identification and disclosures

BPC section 1683.2 complaint-waiver prohibition

BPC section 688 electronic prescribing and exemptions

BPC section 1700 current license, permit, and registration display

BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition, BSDP, and infection-control prerequisites

16 CCR section 1018.05 reporting convictions and related reportable events

BPC section 1682 anesthesia informed consent and pediatric warning language

Cobbs v. Grant (1972) California informed-consent material-risk and reasonable-patient framework

Truman v. Thomas (1980) duty to disclose material risks of refusing recommended testing or treatment

Arato v. Avedon (1993) California limits and context for informed-consent disclosure

Probate Code sections 4683, 4711, and 4712 plus AB 2338 surrogate decisionmaker framework for adults lacking capacity

Family Code section 6550 Caregiver's Authorization Affidavit for relative caregivers authorizing minor medical and dental care

Senate Bill 351 (2025) — Corporate Practice of Dentistry restrictions on private equity and hedge funds; effective 1/1/2026

Assembly Bill 82 (2025); HSC §11165(k) — CURES reporting exemptions for testosterone and mifepristone effective 1/1/2026

16 CCR §1016 — continuing education requirements for dentists, including biennial 2-unit California opioid prescribing course

Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact (DDHC) — California compact integration timeline (compact privileges not yet active in 2026)

Assembly Bill 116 Health Omnibus — elimination of state-funded full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for undocumented adults age 19+ effective 7/1/2026

BPC section 1647.31 minimal sedation of patients under age 13 — PMS, GA, or pediatric-endorsed MS permit required

BPC §1647.2 (SB 501, operative 1/1/2022; amended by SB 1453 eff. 1/1/2025) — pediatric moderate sedation on patients under 13: at least two support personnel plus operating dentist and one personnel member with current PALS-and-airway-management certification


Alabama dentist continuing education requirements

Alabama dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Alabama

In Alabama, dentists need 20 hours / 1 year (annual); dental hygienists need 12 hours / 1 year (annual); dental assistants: No state CE requirement for dental assistants (CPR required only for assistants aiding in oral conscious sedation; DANB-certified assistants follow separate DANB annual CE.... Annual renewal; CE must be completed in the 12-month period Oct 1 – Sep 30. Dentists: no more than 1/2 of the 20 hours may be by self-study/analog or digital media, journals, internet/correspondence/distance courses; must maintain current BLS via LIVE training (2–4 hrs, AHA/ARC/equivalent), min 1 hr infectious disease control annually, and min 1 hr ethics... Confirm current requirements with the Alabama dental board before renewing.


Alaska dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Alaska

In Alaska, dentists need 32 contact hours / 2 years (biennial); dental hygienists need 20 contact hours / 2 years (biennial); dental assistants: No state CE requirement for dental assistants for renewal (coronal-polishing certificate renews Dec 31 of even years; DANB-certified assistants follow separate DANB annual CE.... Biennial cycle; licenses expire Feb 28 of odd-numbered years and are renewed every two years. Confirm current requirements with the Alaska dental board before renewing.


Arizona dentist continuing education requirements

Arizona dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Arizona

In Arizona, dentists need 63 hours / 3 years (triennial); dental hygienists need 45 hours / 3 years (triennial); dental assistants: No state CE requirement for standard dental assistants. Expanded Function (Restorative) permit holders must maintain certification and any CE tied to the permit; DANB-certified.... Triennial cycle; licenses now expire on the licensee's birthday. Dentists: 63 hours per 3 years, of which up to 21 hours may be self-study/online (and charitable) activities; mandatory minimums of 3 hrs opioid education, 3 hrs infectious diseases/infection control, and 3 hrs in ethics or Arizona dental jurisprudence per cycle; CPR/BLS (with ACLS/PALS... Confirm current requirements with the Arizona dental board before renewing.


Arkansas dentist continuing education requirements

Arkansas dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Arkansas

In Arkansas, dentists need 50 hours (CEUs) / 2 years (biennial); dental hygienists need 40 hours (CEUs) / 2 years (biennial); dental assistants: No general state CE requirement for dental assistants; radiography-permit holders must complete a board-approved radiography course before operating certain machines/renewing the.... Two-year reporting period. Per Article XIV (038.00.08 Ark. Code R. 002): dentists 50 CEUs, hygienists 40 CEUs per 2-year period. Mandatory: at least 1 CE hour on infection control each 2-year reporting period. Opioid/controlled-substance: DEA-registered practitioners must complete an 8-hour one-time training on treating/managing patients with opioid or... Confirm current requirements with the Arkansas dental board before renewing.


Colorado dentist continuing education requirements

Colorado dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Colorado

In Colorado, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No standalone CE-hours requirement for Dental Assistants; Expanded Duty Dental Assistants (EDDAs) must maintain current CPR/BLS certification and complete CE tied to their.... 2-year license period. Dentists/Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists both need 30 CE hours per 2-year cycle. First-renewal proration: licensed <12 months = no CE; 12-24 months = 15 hours. At least 16 of 30 hours (or 8 of 15) must be clinical/science-based. LIVE/SELF-STUDY CAP: at least 50% of required CE hours must be LIVE and interactive.... Confirm current requirements with the Colorado dental board before renewing.


Connecticut dentist continuing education requirements

Connecticut dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Connecticut

In Connecticut, dentists need 25 contact hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 16 contact hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No general CE-hours requirement (CT does not license dental assistants broadly); dental assistants performing radiography must hold DANB radiation-safety certification, but no.... 2-year (24-month) cycle; 1 contact hour = 50 minutes. DENTISTS (25 hrs): must include at least 1 contact hour in each of (A) any three of ten Commissioner-designated topics, (B) infection control in a dental setting, and (C) prescribing controlled substances and pain management. Ten mandatory-topic menu: controlled substances/pain mgmt; recordkeeping/risk... Confirm current requirements with the Connecticut dental board before renewing.

Connecticut dental CE requirement source 1

Connecticut dental CE requirement source 2

Connecticut dental CE requirement source 3


Delaware dentist continuing education requirements

Delaware dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Delaware

In Delaware, dentists need 50 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 24 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: Registered dental assistants (and limited registered dental assistants in orthodontics): 10 hours / 2 years, verified at registration renewal. 2-year cycle; licenses expire May 31 of even-numbered years (renewal period June 1 - May 31). Confirm current requirements with the Delaware dental board before renewing.


District of Columbia dental CE requirements

District of Columbia dentist continuing education requirements

District of Columbia dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need Reported as 15 hours / 2 years by DC Dental Society summary; some CE-vendor sources state 20 hours / 2 years — value not confirmed against the official DCMR, treat as unconfirmed; dental assistants: Dental assistants: ~10 hours / 2 years per DC Dental Society summary (infection control 2 hrs, LGBTQ cultural competency 2 hrs, ethics 1 hr, public-health-priority hours, CPR/BLS.... 2-year cycle; licenses expire December 31 of odd-numbered years (e.g., 12/31/2025). Confirm current requirements with the District of Columbia dental board before renewing.

District of Columbia dental CE requirement source 1

District of Columbia dental CE requirement source 2

District of Columbia dental CE requirement source 3


Florida dentist continuing education requirements

Florida dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Florida

In Florida, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years (biennium); dental hygienists need 24 hours / 2 years (biennium); dental assistants: No CE requirement — Florida does not license or register dental assistants generally, and no CE is required (radiography/expanded-function certificates are training-based, not.... 2-year biennium; licenses expire February 28 of even-numbered years. DENTISTS 30 hrs, HYGIENISTS 24 hrs. Mandatory courses (count toward totals unless noted): 2-hr Prevention of Medical Errors every biennium; 2-hr HIV/AIDS at first renewal; 2-hr Domestic Violence every THIRD biennium; 2-hr safe/effective prescribing of Controlled Substances every biennium... Confirm current requirements with the Florida dental board before renewing.


Georgia dentist continuing education requirements

Georgia dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Georgia

In Georgia, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years (biennium; licenses expire Dec 31 of odd years); dental hygienists need 22 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No state CE requirement (dental assistants/EDDAs are not separately licensed; EDDA requires one-time board-approved training, e.g.. Biennial (odd-year Dec 31 expiration). Dentists: 30 of 40 hours must be clinical science; at least 20 of the 40 hours must be earned in-person/on-site (Rule 150-3-.09(4)(d)) — i.e. up to 20 hrs self-study/online. Hygienists: 15 of 22 must be clinical science; at least 11 of the 22 hours in-person/on-site (up to 11 home study). Mandatory each renewal: 1 hr... Confirm current requirements with the Georgia dental board before renewing.


Hawaii dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Hawaii

In Hawaii, dentists need 32 hours / 2 years (biennium; renewal by Dec 31 of odd years); dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No state CE requirement (Hawaii does not separately license dental assistants). Biennial, renewal not later than Dec 31 of each odd-numbered year (HAR 16-79-144). Confirm current requirements with the Hawaii dental board before renewing.


Idaho dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Idaho

In Idaho, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years (biennium); dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years (biennium); dental assistants: No state CE requirement in the board rule (dental assistants are trained and directly supervised, not separately licensed/registered by the Board; the rule imposes CDC.... Biennial. Per official IDAPA 24.31.01 sec. 100.06, an active-status licensee must report 30 oral-health/health-related CE hour credits per biennium (verifiable CE or volunteer practice) — this same 30-hr figure applies to both dentists and dental hygienists. Renewal timing differs: dentists renew by Sept 30 of even-numbered years; dental hygienists by... Confirm current requirements with the Idaho dental board before renewing.


Illinois dentist continuing education requirements

Illinois dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Illinois

In Illinois, dentists need 48 hours / 3 years (triennial licensing period); dental hygienists need 36 hours / 3 years (triennial licensing period); dental assistants: No state CE requirement (Illinois dental assistants are not separately licensed with CE obligations). Triennial (3-year) renewal period; CE not required for the first renewal cycle after original license issuance. Confirm current requirements with the Illinois dental board before renewing.


Indiana dentist continuing education requirements

Indiana dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Indiana

In Indiana, dentists need 20 hours / 2 years (biennium; licenses expire March 1 of even-numbered years); dental hygienists need 19 hours / 2 years (biennium; expires March 1 of even-numbered years); dental assistants: No state CE requirement (Indiana dental assistants are not separately licensed; radiology-permitted assistants and EFDA/CDA credentials carry their own certification-maintenance.... Biennial, expiring March 1 of even-numbered years (current cycle: March 2, 2026 - March 1, 2028); no CE required for a dentist who has held an initial license less than 2 years. Confirm current requirements with the Indiana dental board before renewing.


Iowa dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Iowa

In Iowa, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: 20 hours / 2 years (Registered Dental Assistants). Biennial. Mandatory (min 1 hr each unless noted): infection control; Iowa jurisprudence; CPR/BLS with hands-on clinical component (may claim up to 3 hrs); opioid training for dentists who prescribe; mandatory reporter (child & dependent adult abuse) training, renewed every 3 years; sedation permit holders 6 hrs; RDAs with radiography 2 hrs radiography.... Confirm current requirements with the Iowa dental board before renewing.


Kansas dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Kansas

In Kansas, dentists need 60 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No state CE requirement (Kansas Dental Board does not license dental assistants). Biennial (courses must be completed in the 24-month period immediately preceding license expiration). Confirm current requirements with the Kansas dental board before renewing.


Kentucky dentist continuing education requirements

Kentucky dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Kentucky

In Kentucky, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No state CE requirement (Kentucky Board of Dentistry does not license dental assistants). Biennial. Dentist CE due by Dec 31 of odd-numbered years; hygienist CE due by Dec 31 of even-numbered years. At least 10 of the 30 hours must be live/interactive; at least 20 hours must be clinical. CPR/BLS must be kept current but does NOT count toward the 30 hours. Dentists who prescribe controlled substances: 3 hours in KASPER, pain management, or... Confirm current requirements with the Kentucky dental board before renewing.


Louisiana dentist continuing education requirements

Louisiana dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Louisiana

In Louisiana, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No state CE requirement (Expanded Duty Dental Assistants are certified via an approved EDDA course, radiology training, and current CPR, but no ongoing CE mandate is specified). Biennial; licenses valid for two years, staggered by last name (A-L renew odd years, M-Z even years), expiring Dec 31; CE reported via CE Broker by Dec 31. Confirm current requirements with the Louisiana dental board before renewing.

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Maine dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Maine

In Maine, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA): 50 hours / 5 years. Dental Radiographer (RAD): no CE hours, current CPR only.. Dentists and hygienists: biennial, 2-year fixed term (dentist CE cycle ends Dec 31 odd years; hygienist Dec 31 even years). Confirm current requirements with the Maine dental board before renewing.


Maryland dentist continuing education requirements

Maryland dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Maryland

In Maryland, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No general dental-assistant CE license. Maryland instead certifies Dental Radiation Technologists, who need a 2-hour infection control course each renewal (plus one-time implicit.... 2-year cycle running Jan 1 through Dec 31 of the following year; CE must be completed by Dec 31 of the year preceding the renewal year. Confirm current requirements with the Maryland dental board before renewing.


Massachusetts dentist continuing education requirements

Massachusetts dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, dentists need 40 CEUs / 2 years; dental hygienists need 20 CEUs / 2 years; dental assistants: 12 CEUs / 2 years (licensed dental assistants). Individual-study (home/online/correspondence/audio/video) capped at 6 CEUs; non-clinical practice-related courses capped at 2.... Biennial cycle (234 CMR 8.00). Dentists: 40 CEUs, completed in the 24 months preceding March 31 of EVEN years. Hygienists: 20 CEUs, preceding March 31 of ODD years. Dental assistants: 12 CEUs, preceding Oct 31 of ODD years. No carryover between cycles. Mandatory: opioid/safe-prescribing & pain-management CE each licensure cycle for anyone holding a current... Confirm current requirements with the Massachusetts dental board before renewing.

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Michigan dentist continuing education requirements

Michigan dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Michigan

In Michigan, dentists need 60 hours / 3 years; dental hygienists need 36 hours / 3 years; dental assistants: Registered Dental Assistants (RDA): 36 hours / 3 years, same structure as hygienists — 2 hrs pain/symptom management, 1 hr ethics & jurisprudence (incl.. 3-year cycle. Dentists (60 hrs): 3 hrs pain & symptom management, 1 hr dental ethics & jurisprudence (incl. delegation of duties to allied dental personnel), 1 hr infection control (hand-piece sterilization/PPE/CDC guidelines), one-time 1-hr human trafficking recognition. Implicit bias training required IN ADDITION to the 60 (min 1 hr per year of the... Confirm current requirements with the Michigan dental board before renewing.


Minnesota dentist continuing education requirements

Minnesota dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Minnesota

In Minnesota, dentists need 50 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 25 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: Licensed Dental Assistants: 25 hours / 2 years (min 15 fundamental, max 10 elective) — same as hygienists. Dental therapists follow the 50-hr dentist track.. Biennial (24-month) cycle ending on the last day of the licensee's birth month in an even- or odd-numbered year (MN Rules 3100.5100). Confirm current requirements with the Minnesota dental board before renewing.

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Mississippi dentist continuing education requirements

Mississippi dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Mississippi

In Mississippi, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No CE requirement — Board Regulation 41 (Continuing Education) applies only to dentists and dental hygienists; Mississippi does not license/register dental assistants with a.... Biennial cycle (Board Reg. 41 / 30 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 2301 R. 1.41). Dentists: 40 hrs, cycle Jan 1 of even year–Dec 31 of odd year. Hygienists: 20 hrs, cycle Jan 1 of odd year–Dec 31 of even year. Opioid: dentists who prescribe/administer/dispense controlled substances (or propose to) must complete 3 hrs opioid-prescribing CDE each cycle. CPR/BLS: all... Confirm current requirements with the Mississippi dental board before renewing.

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Missouri dentist continuing education requirements

Missouri dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Missouri

In Missouri, dentists need 50 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No CE requirement for basic dental assistants. Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) permit renewal requires CE tied to the permit (commonly cited as ~16 hours per cycle,.... Biennial (2-year) cycle; reporting deadline Dec 31 of renewal year. Dentists: of the 50 hrs, at least 40 must relate to patient treatment/health/safety. Hygienists: of the 30 hrs, at least 25 must be patient-care-related. Current BLS/ACLS (or equivalent) certification required to renew. Carry-forward allowed (max 25 hrs dentist / 15 hrs hygienist). Rule 20... Confirm current requirements with the Missouri dental board before renewing.


Montana dentist continuing education requirements

Montana dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Montana

In Montana, dentists need 60 hours / 3 years; dental hygienists need 36 hours / 3 years; dental assistants: No state CE requirement for dental assistants (ARM 24.138.2110 addresses dentists, hygienists, and denturists only).. Three-year cycle (baseline start 2015), per ARM 24.138.2110. Dentists 60 hrs (if holding anesthesia permit: 20 hrs must be anesthesia-specific for deep sedation/GA, or 12 hrs for moderate sedation, counted within the 60). Hygienists 36 hrs (LPA hygienists +3 hrs on fluoride/topical anesthetics/antimicrobials; limited-access-permit hygienists +12 hrs).... Confirm current requirements with the Montana dental board before renewing.


Nebraska dentist continuing education requirements

Nebraska dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Nebraska

In Nebraska, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No state CE requirement for dental assistants (172 NAC ch. 57 addresses licensed dentists and dental hygienists).. Biennial (24-month) cycle; renewal due on or before March 1 of each odd-numbered year (per 172 NAC ch. Confirm current requirements with the Nebraska dental board before renewing.


Nevada dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Nevada

In Nevada, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years (20 hrs annually); dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years (15 hrs annually); dental assistants: No CE for basic dental assistants. Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs): CE is a condition of renewal (secondary sources cite ~50 hrs over a 5-year cycle, min 30.... Requirements stated annually and can be met biennially (NAC 631.173/631.175). Dentists: 20 hrs/yr (40/biennium), of which at least 15 hrs/yr (30/biennium) in clinical subjects. Hygienists: 15 hrs/yr (30/biennium), at least 12 hrs/yr (24/biennium) clinical. Mandatory: at least 2 hrs/yr (4/biennium) infection control for all licensees. Current CPR/BLS (or... Confirm current requirements with the Nevada dental board before renewing.


New Hampshire dentist continuing education requirements

New Hampshire dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in New Hampshire

In New Hampshire, dentists need 40 hours (CEUs) / 2 years; dental hygienists need 20 hours (CEUs) / 2 years; dental assistants: No CE requirement in the state CE rule (Den 403.03) for dental assistants; the OPLC CE rule covers dentists and dental hygienists.. Biennial cycle (renewals due by March 31; dentists renew in even years, hygienists in odd years), per N.H. Confirm current requirements with the New Hampshire dental board before renewing.

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New Jersey dentist continuing education requirements

New Jersey dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in New Jersey

In New Jersey, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years (biennial); dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years (biennial); dental assistants: 10 hours / 2 years (biennial) — Registered Dental Assistants and Limited Registered Dental Assistants have a CE requirement. Biennial renewal. Dentist mandatory hours (10 of the 40): 3 hrs CPR (hands-on, AHA-standard, in-person), 2 hrs infection control/prevention, 3 hrs pharmacology & internal medicine (incl. NJ Prescription Monitoring Program), 1 hr prescription opioids, 1 hr professional ethics & NJ law/jurisprudence. Hygienist mandatory (6 of 20): 3 hrs CPR (in-person), 1 hr... Confirm current requirements with the New Jersey dental board before renewing.

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New Mexico dentist continuing education requirements

New Mexico dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in New Mexico

In New Mexico, dentists need 60 hours / 3 years (triennial); dental hygienists need 45 hours / 3 years (triennial); dental assistants: 30 hours / 3 years (triennial). Triennial renewal, July 1–June 30 of every third year. Self-study cap: up to 30 hrs may be self-study for dentists (30 live), up to ~22.5 self-study for hygienists; max 8 CE hours creditable in a single day. Mandatory topics: CPR/BLS current at all times; infection control; NM jurisprudence (law/ethics) ~1 hr per cycle; and licensees with an active DEA... Confirm current requirements with the New Mexico dental board before renewing.

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New York dentist continuing education requirements

New York dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in New York

In New York, dentists need 60 contact hours / 3 years (triennial registration); dental hygienists need 24 contact hours / 3 years (triennial registration); dental assistants: No state CE requirement — NY does not license/register 'dental assistants' as a CE-bearing profession (certified dental assisting is regulated separately and lacks a triennial CE.... Three-year registration cycle. Live-vs-self-study caps: dentists must earn at least 70% (42 of 60 hrs) via live courses — max 18 self-study hrs; hygienists must earn at least 7/12 (14 of 24 hrs) live. Mandatory topics — Dentists: one-time 3-hr dental jurisprudence & ethics course, one-time 2-hr tobacco/oral-health course (first applicable registration),... Confirm current requirements with the New York dental board before renewing.


North Carolina dentist continuing education requirements

North Carolina dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in North Carolina

In North Carolina, dentists need 15 hours / year (annual; ~30 per 2 years); dental hygienists need 6 hours / year (annual; ~12 per 2 years); dental assistants: No general CE requirement for basic dental assistants; DA II must maintain CPR and complete CE as needed to retain expanded functions. Annual renewal (license year ends March 31; CE measured per calendar year). Hygienists: 6 clock hrs/year; per rule 21 NCAC 16I .0102 ALL 6 hrs may be self-study if a post-course test and certificate are obtained, and courses must relate to clinical patient care from a Board-approved sponsor; current CPR certification required IN ADDITION to the 6 hrs (CPR... Confirm current requirements with the North Carolina dental board before renewing.

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North Dakota dentist continuing education requirements

North Dakota dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in North Dakota

In North Dakota, dentists need 32 hours / 2 years (biennial); dental hygienists need 16 hours / 2 years (biennial); dental assistants: 16 hours / 2 years (biennial) — Registered/Qualified Dental Assistants. Biennial renewal. Dentists & hygienists renew by Dec 31 of ODD-numbered years; dental assistants (RDA/QDA) renew by Dec 31 of EVEN-numbered years. Self-study/home-study & online cap: up to one-half — 16 hrs max for dentists, 8 hrs max for hygienists, 8 hrs max for assistants (remainder must be live/interactive real-time). CPR/BLS certification must be... Confirm current requirements with the North Dakota dental board before renewing.

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Ohio dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Ohio

In Ohio, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years (biennial); dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years (biennial); dental assistants: Dental X-ray Machine Operator (formerly Dental Assistant Radiographer): 2 hours / 2 years in dental x-ray/radiation technology.. Biennial cycle; dentists and hygienists renew on the odd/even schedule via the eLicense portal. Confirm current requirements with the Ohio dental board before renewing.


Oklahoma dentist continuing education requirements

Oklahoma dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Oklahoma

In Oklahoma, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years (reporting period, currently Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2027); dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years (same reporting period); dental assistants: Dental assistants: 2 hours / 2 years in infection control.. 2-year reporting period (current: Jul 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2027); hours do not roll over. Confirm current requirements with the Oklahoma dental board before renewing.


Oregon dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Oregon

In Oregon, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 24 hours / 2 years (Expanded Practice Dental Hygienist / EPDH: 36 hours / 2 years); dental assistants: No state CE hour requirement for dental assistants (certificates such as EFDA/x-ray require initial competency courses, not periodic CE). N/A for periodic renewal CE.. 2-year cycle. Dentist licensure year runs Apr 1 – Mar 31; hygienist licensure year runs Oct 1 – Sep 30. CE must be directly related to clinical patient care or dental public health. MANDATORY topics (within the totals): at least 3 hours medical emergencies in a dental office; at least 2 hours infection control; at least 2 hours cultural competency;... Confirm current requirements with the Oregon dental board before renewing.


Pennsylvania dentist continuing education requirements

Pennsylvania dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years (biennial); dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years (Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner also 20 hrs, of which 5 must be public-health related); dental assistants: Expanded Function Dental Assistants (EFDAs): 10 hours / 2 years (of which 3 hours must be in coronal polishing, with limited exemptions).. Biennial cycle renewing Apr 1 of every odd-numbered year (State Board of Dentistry). Confirm current requirements with the Pennsylvania dental board before renewing.

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Rhode Island dentist continuing education requirements

Rhode Island dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 20 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No specific CE hour total for dental assistants, but all dental assistants practicing in a dental setting must maintain: current hands-on BLS certification and at least 1.... 2-year cycle; licenses expire June 30 of even-numbered years, renewal due by May 1 of even-numbered years. Confirm current requirements with the Rhode Island dental board before renewing.

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South Carolina dentist continuing education requirements

South Carolina dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in South Carolina

In South Carolina, dentists need 28 hours / 2 years (14 hours/year); dental hygienists need 14 hours / 2 years (7 hours/year); dental assistants: No registered 'dental assistant' CE requirement. SC registers 'dental technicians': 8 hours / 2 years (4 hours/year). No state CE requirement for chairside dental assistants.. Biennial renewal cycle; licenses renew by March 1 of odd-numbered years. Mandatory topics: at least 1 hour biennially in sterilization and infection control (dentists and hygienists); CPR must be renewed/recertified every 2 years and must be live/in-person (SC Reg 39-5(F)). Live-vs-self-study cap: at least 50% of required CE hours MUST be earned via live,... Confirm current requirements with the South Carolina dental board before renewing.

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South Dakota dentist continuing education requirements

South Dakota dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in South Dakota

In South Dakota, dentists need 100 hours / 5 years (minimum 50 hours must be 'academic'; anesthesia/sedation permit holders need an additional 25 hours in anesthesia topics per cycle); dental hygienists need 75 hours / 5 years (minimum 5 hours in dental radiography per 5-year period); dental assistants: Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs): 60 hours / 5 years (if certified in dental radiography, minimum 5 hours radiography per 5-year period).. 5-year CE cycle. CPR: dentists, hygienists, and RDAs must maintain a current CPR card (AHA Healthcare Provider, ARC Professional Rescuer, or equivalent with hands-on skills assessment). Home study/self-study cap: maximum 30 hours per 5-year cycle for all license types. No specific mandated infection-control or opioid/controlled-substance CE topic was found... Confirm current requirements with the South Dakota dental board before renewing.

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Tennessee dentist continuing education requirements

Tennessee dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Tennessee

In Tennessee, dentists need 40 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: Registered Dental Assistants: 24 hours / 2 years (at least 2 hours chemical dependency education). Applies to registered dental assistants.. CE cycle = two calendar years, January 1 of an odd-numbered year through December 31 of the following even-numbered year, preceding the renewal year (Rule 0460-01-.05). Confirm current requirements with the Tennessee dental board before renewing.

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Texas dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Texas

In Texas, dentists need 24 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 24 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs): 12 hours / 2 years, of which at least 6 hours must be clinical (rule expressed as 6 hours/year, at least 3 clinical).. Biennial (2-year) renewal. For dentists and hygienists: minimum 16 of the 24 hours must be scientific/technical (clinical); up to 8 hours may be risk management (record-keeping/HIPAA/ethics). Self-study cap: up to 8 hours may be self-study (correspondence/video/audio/reading). Jurisprudence: TSBDE Jurisprudence Assessment required every 4 years and does... Confirm current requirements with the Texas dental board before renewing.


Utah dentist continuing education requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Utah

In Utah, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: N/A - Utah does not license or register dental assistants under the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act (R156-69), so there is no state-mandated CE requirement for dental.... Two-year (biennial) licensure/renewal cycle (R156-69-304a). CPR: current CPR-BLS (or ACLS/PALS as required by permit classification) required for renewal, but recertification hours do NOT count toward the 30. Caps within the 30: maximum 15 hours from online/home-study courses (must include an exam and completion certificate); maximum 3 hours in... Confirm current requirements with the Utah dental board before renewing.


Vermont dentist continuing education requirements

Vermont dental hygienist CE requirements

how many CE hours do dentists need in Vermont

In Vermont, dentists need 30 hours / 2 years; dental hygienists need 18 hours / 2 years; dental assistants: No state CE requirement (dental assistants register but board rules do not impose a specific CE hour count; if DANB-certified, DANB renewal separately requires 12+ CE/year). Biennial renewal via VT Office of Professional Regulation. Dentist: 30 hrs every 2 yrs; all may be completed by home/self-study (self-study courses must conclude with an examination to be accepted). A course in emergency office procedures is required as a condition of every biennial renewal for BOTH dentists and hygienists (only one emergency-procedures... Confirm current requirements with the Vermont dental board before renewing.