# California dental assistant CE requirements

Answer: Dental assistants in California: RDA (Registered Dental Assistant): 25 units / 2 years. First renewal is CE-exempt. RDAEF/Orthodontic/Dental Sedation assistant permits follow the same DBC assistant CE rules.. Renewal-cycle notes: Biennial cycle. Dentists (Dental Board of California): 50 units per 2 years including mandatory 2-unit Infection Control, 2-unit California Dental Practice Act, 2-unit course on Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs, and up to 4 units Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved provider — BLS must be in-person/hands-on,... Confirm current role-specific requirements with the California dental board before renewing.

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Dental assistants in California: RDA (Registered Dental Assistant): 25 units / 2 years. First renewal is CE-exempt. RDAEF/Orthodontic/Dental Sedation assistant permits follow the same DBC assistant CE rules.. Renewal-cycle notes: Biennial cycle. Dentists (Dental Board of California): 50 units per 2 years including mandatory 2-unit Infection Control, 2-unit California Dental Practice Act, 2-unit course on Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioid Drugs, and up to 4 units Basic Life Support (BLS) from an approved provider — BLS must be in-person/hands-on,... Confirm current role-specific requirements with the California dental board before renewing.

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Source citations:
- `CE-CALIFORNIA-1` California dental CE requirement source 1. <https://www.dbc.ca.gov/licensees/dentist_continuing_education.shtml>
- `CE-CALIFORNIA-2` California dental CE requirement source 2. <https://www.dbc.ca.gov/licensees/assistant_continuing_education.shtml>
- `CE-CALIFORNIA-3` California dental CE requirement source 3. <https://www.dbc.ca.gov/licensees/continuing_education.shtml>

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