California dental license renewal CE requirements

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For dental license renewal in California, dentists need 50 units / 2 years (biennial) and dental hygienists need 25 units / 2 years (biennial) [regulated by the Dental Hygiene Board of California]. Dental assistants: 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, online-only BLS is not accepted. No more than 50% of required... Confirm current renewal instructions with the California dental board before filing.