FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the requirements for license renewal? License Expires
CE Hours Required
Mandatory Subjects
2 hours of California Infection Control 2 hours of California Dental Practice Act 4 hours of Basic Life Support (must be
25 No more than 12 hours are allowed through home-study. You cannot receive credit for more than 8 hours per day.
Licenses expire every two years on the last day of licensee’s birth month.
live, in-person; online courses do not satisfy this requirement)
How much will it cost? - Enter the code that corresponds to the course below online. COURSE TITLE
HOURS PRICE COURSE CODE
Course 1: California Dental Practice Act, 7th Edition (Mandatory)
2
$19.95 DCA02DP24
Infection Control Standards for California Dental Health Care Workers, 6th Edition (Mandatory)
Course 2:
2
$19.95 DCA02IC23
Course 3: CDC and the Practice of Dental Hygiene, 2nd Edition
2
$19.95 DCA02CD
Course 4: Geriatric Dentistry: Providing Care for Older Adults
3
$29.95 DCA03GD
Course 5: Tobacco Cessation: The Role of the Dental Professional
3
$29.95 DCA03TC
Best Value - Save $47.75 - All 12 Hours
12 $72.00
In accordance with California Code of Regulations (Title 16, Section 1016), a maximum of 8 credit hours may be awarded to you in one day. When completing multiple courses, please submit completed exams for grading as you complete each course, not to exceed more than 8 CE hours in any given day. How do I complete this course and receive my certificate of completion? See the following page for step by step instructions to complete and receive your certificate. Are you an California board-approved provider? Colibri Healthcare, LLC is designated as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. Current approval period is 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2025; Provider ID# 217536. Colibri Healthcare, LLC is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. California Dental Board (provider #RP6030). Are my credit hours reported to the California board? No, the Dental Hygiene Board of California requires licensees to certify at the time of renewal that he/she has complied with the continuing education requirement. The board performs audits at which time proof of continuing education must be provided. Is my information secure? Yes! We use SSL encryption, and we never share your information with third-parties. We are also rated A+ by the National Better Business Bureau. What if I still have questions? What are your business hours? No problem, we have several options for you to choose from! Online at EliteLearning.com/Dental you will see our robust FAQ section that answers many of your questions, simply click FAQs at the top of the page, e-mail us at office@elitelearning.com, or call us toll free at 866-344-0972, Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm EST, Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST. Important information for licensees: Always check your state’s board website to determine the number of hours required for renewal, mandatory topics (as these are subject to change), and the amount that may be completed through home-study. Also, make sure that you notify the board of any changes of address. It is important that your most current address is on file. Licensing board contact information: Dental Hygiene Board of California I Department of Consumer Affair 2005 Evergreen Street, #1350 | Sacramento, CA 95815 Phone (916)-263-1978 | Fax (916) 623-4093 Website: https://www.dhbc.ca.gov/
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