Continuing education requirements for:California Dentist (DMD)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 2 years

Total Credits: 50

Special Note: 25 hours must be attended in real time. No more than 8 hours per day can be awarded. 4 hours AHA BLS. Maximum of 8 CEU can be earned in one day.

General CE Requirements

  • Total Credits: 44

  • Frequency: Every 2 years

Specialty Requirements

  • Opioid and Substance Use Disorders
    • Total Credits: 2

    • Frequency: Every 0 years

  • California Dental Practice Act
    • Total Credits: 2

    • Frequency: Every 0 years

  • Infection Control
    • Total Credits: 2

    • Frequency: Every 2 years

    • Conditions:

      • Must be California-specific and must meet minimum content requirements set by the Dental Board of California

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: January 16, 2026

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