How many CE credits do California General Dentists need to renew their license?

California General Dentists must complete 50 CE Credits every every 2 years renewal cycle to maintain their license. At least 25 hours must be earned through live activities.

How often does a California General Dentist license renew?

The California General Dentist license renews on an every 2 years cycle. Specifically, your license renews on the last day of your birth month.

Is AchieveCE accredited for California General Dentist CE?

Yes. AchieveCE is accredited by Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), and our courses are accepted toward California General Dentist license renewal.

Does AchieveCE automatically report CE credits for California General Dentists?

Yes. After course completion, your CE credits are automatically reported to CE Broker and AGD, typically within 24 hours.

How are AchieveCE courses delivered?

All courses are 100% online with mobile and desktop access. You can pause and resume anytime, and there are no time limits or restrictions on test attempts. Certificates are delivered instantly upon completion.

How much does AchieveCE cost for California General Dentist CE?

The California General Dentist CE Package is priced at $197. Individual courses and a full General Dentist membership are also available.

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State requirements for California Dentists

Next Renewal Date

Last day of the birth month - every two years/even/odd-numbered years depending on birth year

Total Hours Required

50 Hours

Live Hour Requirement

25 Live Hours

General Hours

19 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)
2 units in prescribing Schedule II opioids. Dental Board of California

Additional information

California Dentist Standard Renewal Requirements: California dentists must complete 50 Board-approved CE units every two years and renew by the last day of their birth-month. At least 25 units must be live or interactive, and no more than eight units may be claimed in a single day. Required coursework includes a 2-unit California Infection Control course, 2-unit California Dental Practice Act course, 2-unit Schedule II opioid-prescribing course, and hands-on BLS (maximum 4 units); all must be taken from Board-registered or ADA CERP/AGD PACE providers. Dental Board of California Dental Board of California

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Live / “In-Person” Hour Minimum: ≥ 25 units must be live or interactive. No more than 50 % of the 50-unit total may be taken as non-live/correspondence courses; interactive webinars/video-conference count as live Dental Board of California

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General / Elective Hours: Any subject from Board-approved providers counts, but ≤ 25 units may be non-live; ≤ 8 units may be claimed per calendar day Dental Board of California

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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: Dentists 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: Dentists with GA, moderate-sedation, or adult oral-conscious-sedation permits must meet the extra sedation-specific CE shown above, which counts toward the 50-unit total. Dental Board of California

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