California Dental Hygienist CE

• 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