California dental license renewal
Dentists and registered dental hygienists in California are licensed by the Dental Board of California. Licenses renew every 2 years, on each license's own date.
Continuing education
| License | Per renewal |
|---|---|
| Dentist | 50 units |
| Registered dental hygienist | 25 units |
Required topics
- 2 units of infection control
- 2 units on the California Dental Practice Act
- Basic life support (up to 4 units count)
- A course on prescribing Schedule II opioids (dentists)
No CE is required the first time a license is renewed.
Check a license
Look up any California license in the state license search and save a dated copy for the employee's file. Agencies with many clinicians can track every renewal date in one roster once the California License Directory roster opens.
Source: Dental Board of California. Confirm current rules with the board before relying on them.
Common questions
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