Washington Dentist and Dental Hygienist CE

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Are you a Dentist or Dental Hygienist working on your continuing education? We’re here to make getting your CEUs quick, easy, and convenient.

We are recognized experts in Dental Continuing Education for Dental Hygienists and Dentists in Washington, offering a comprehensive suite of professional development opportunities. Our offerings include in-person CE seminars, live CE webinars, and on-demand CE courses, all designed to help you earn DDS CEUs and RDH CEUs while staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in your field.

What is my Renewal Cycle?

DENTISTS (DDS, DMD) - The three-year continuing education reporting period for a dentist licensed in Washington before 2019 begins January 1, 2019, and verification of completion of continuing education hours will be due on the dentist's annual license renewal date in 2022, and every three years thereafter. The three-year continuing education reporting period for a dentist initially licensed in Washington in 2019 or later begins upon date of licensure
DENTAL HYGIENISTS (RDH) - Once renewed, the renewed dental hygiene license will expire yearly on the licensee's birth date
ASSISTANTS (RDA, CDA, EFDA) - Expanded function dental auxiliaries must renew their license every year. Credentials expire on the credential holder’s birthday.

How Much Continuing Education Do I Need?

DENTISTS (DDS, DMD) - "A licensed dentist shall complete a minimum of sixty-three (63) hours of continuing education every three years Denturists are required to verify 15 clock hours of continuing education yearly."
DENTAL HYGIENISTS (RDH) - Dental hygienists are required to complete 15 clock hours of continuing education (CE) annually
ASSISTANTS (RDA, CDA, EFDA) - There are no continuing education requirements.

What, if Any, Are The Mandatory Subjects?

DENTISTS (DDS, DMD) - "For dentists that administer minimal or moderate sedation, the Law requires seven hours every five years in addition to the annual 21 hours required (WAC 246-817-740). Continuing education must be in one or more of the following subjects: • Sedation • Physiology • Pharmacology • Inhalation or Nitrous Oxide analgesia • Patient evaluation • Patient monitoring • Medical emergencies For Moderate Sedation with Parenteral Agents or General Anesthesia permits, the Law requires 18 hours every three years in addition to the annual 21 hours required"
DENTAL HYGIENISTS (RDH) - Maintain a current basic life support (BLS) for health care providers certification
ASSISTANTS (RDA, CDA, EFDA) - N/A

Is There a Limit to The Number of Online Classes

There is no limit to online CE, but only 30 minutes for every one hour completed counts toward continuing education. Example: You complete 30 hours of continuing education online; you may use 15 hours toward your required 63 hours of continuing education. Live interactive Webinars are specifically indicated as allowable in WAC 246-817-440 (4)(a) of the rule. Full credit is allowed for live Webinars. There is no limit on the number of hours for live Webinars. Full credit is allowed for recorded interactive webinars. WAC 246-817-440 (4)(b)(i) is currently being finalized to include this exception.

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