What CE categories are required for registered dental assistants in California?

California infection control: 2 hours; California Dental Practice Act: 2 hours; General CE: 21 hours. Board rules change — verify against the official source.

California Dental Assisting CE category requirements

How the 25 CE hours every 2 years breaks down by category for registered dental assistants in California, sourced from the official board.

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Required categories

California infection control

California Dental Practice Act

General CE

21h

Includes 2 hrs CA infection control + 2 hrs CA Dental Practice Act; up to 4 hrs BLS (live, hands-on) countable; 50% or less non-live; max 8 units/day. RDA in Extended Functions included. Unlicensed DAs: one-time 8-hr board-approved infection-control course + 2-hr DPA course — no recurring CE.

Official source: Dental Board of California

Full requirements: California Dental Assisting CE requirements
When it's due: California Dental Assisting license renewal deadline
What it costs: California Dental Assisting license renewal fees

⚠️Board rules change. Verify every figure against the official source before relying on it.

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