Are you an AGD PACE Program Provider?

Yes, we are an approved Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit by the Academy of General Dentistry. Acceptance of credits is subject to state board regulations.

How will I get credit toward my license renewal?

After each course is completed, we automatically issue a certificate of completion; if you have multiple licenses, you will receive a separate certificate for each license. We also report all course completions to CE Broker on your behalf.

Are your courses accredited?

Yes! All courses we offer are accredited to count toward license renewal. You can find a full list of our accreditations here.

Are AchieveCE courses convenient?

Absolutely! All of our courses included unlimited attempts with no time limits. They can also be taken on your desktop or mobile device, and in case you prefer to print out a copy, you can do so easily as well. We handle the navigation of your board's renewal requirements for you, and ensure that you receive credit for your work. If you have any questions, we offer easy-access human support 7-days-a-week for any questions you may have.

Do you really offer any free CE courses?

Yes! We offer a few courses at zero cost to you, which can be found here.

What if I'm not happy after purchase?

We are happy to provide a full refund as long as you make the refund request is within 30 days of the initial purchase and the course(s) have not been fully completed such that you have received a certificate or they have been reported to a tracking board. For refund requests, reach out to us at support@achievece.com

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State requirements for California Dental Hygienists

Next Renewal Date

license expires on the last day of the hygienist’s birth-month in an even- or odd-numbered year that matches the year of birth.

Total Hours Required

25 Hours

Live Hour Requirement

12.5 Live Hours

General Hours

8.5 General Hours

Required Courses

2 units in
California Infection Control
2 units in
California Dental Practice Act
4 units in Basic Life Support (BLS; must be in-person)

Detailed Breakdown

California Dental Hygienist Standard Renewal Requirements: California RDHs must complete 25 Board-approved CE units every two years and renew their license by the last day of their birth-month. At least half (≈ 13 units) must be taken in live or interactive formats, because self-study cannot exceed 50 % of the total. Required coursework includes 2 units each in
California Infection Control
and the
California Dental Practice Act
, plus current Basic Life Support (up to 4 units, in-person skills demo mandatory). Up to one-fifth of the total may be earned by teaching, and additional credit is available for approved online courses or full-time academic study.
Dental Hygiene Board of California

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Live / “In-Person” Hour Minimum: At least 12.5 units must be live/interactive. No more than 50 % of the total may be self-study, prerecorded, or non-interactive content.
dhbc.ca.gov
Max 8 units may be claimed per day
dhbc.ca.gov

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First-time renewal: CE is not required for the first renewal after initial licensure.
Dental Board of California

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Certification alternative: Dental hygienists must attest to completion of CE requirements at each renewal and retain documentation for three renewal periods for audit purposes.
Dental Board of California

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Sedation: Dental hygienists may administer local anesthesia or nitrous oxide only if certified by the Board and under the supervision of a licensed dentist.
Dental Board of California

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