This 2 hour self-study course summarizes the California Dental Practice Act. This course satisfies the Dental Board of California biennial requirement for 2-hours of continuing units on the Dental Practice Act for license renewal. Ellison Dental Consulting is an approved mandatory course provider for the state of California. After registering for the course, you will receive an email with the self-study learning packet. You may complete the corresponding post-course exam and course evaluation using the link provided in the email or print out, complete, scan, and email the provided copies in the learning packet to the email address provided. Both evaluation and exam must be completed to earn CE credits. Once your exam is scored, you will receive your CE certificate via email (usually 1-2 days). Please input your full name as listed on your License/Permit and order number on the evaluation and exam.
 
Course Objective: The objective of this course is to familiarize dental health practitioners and dental team members with the rules, regulations, and requirements found in the California Dental Practice Act.
 
Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should:
 
Be aware of and understand the updates and changes to the CA Dental Practice Act
Review the requirements for initial licensure
Understand the requirements for and scope of practice for dentists, hygienists, and dental auxiliaries
Review the continuing education requirements for license renewal
Understand laws regarding citations, fines, revocation, and suspension of licenses
Learn what constitutes unprofessional conduct
Understand the underlying principles which make up the dental code of ethics
Understand the guidelines for prescribing and dispensing controlled substances
Understand the laws concerning mandated reporters and be able to recognize the signs of both elder and child abuse