Self-Paced Online Course | AGD Subject Code  563 | 2 CEU

Course Overview

California Dental Practice Act for Dental Professionals is a self-paced online continuing education course designed specifically for California dental professionals. This course provides dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental office staff with a comprehensive understanding of California dental laws, regulations, scope of practice requirements, supervision guidelines, prescribing regulations, and ethical responsibilities relevant to everyday clinical practice.

Participants will explore key topics including delegation, mandatory reporting, professional conduct standards, CURES compliance, ethical communication, and legal responsibilities within the dental setting. This course is designed to help California dental professionals strengthen compliance knowledge, reduce regulatory risk, improve patient safety, and apply legal and ethical standards confidently in clinical practice.

Course Objectives 

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Explain the purpose and structure of the California Dental Practice Act
• Identify scope of practice guidelines for dentists and dental auxiliaries
• Differentiate between delegable and non-delegable duties
• Understand supervision requirements and levels of oversight
• Recognize actions that constitute unprofessional conduct and violations
• Review prescribing regulations, including CURES compliance
• Identify mandatory reporting requirements for abuse and neglect
• Apply ethical principles, including veracity, to advertising and communication
• Evaluate proper use of credentials, titles, and specialty claims
• Integrate legal and ethical standards into everyday clinical decision-making

Course Features

• Self-paced online access
• Interactive learning experience
• Optional narration available
• Instant certificate upon completion
• Accessible anytime, anywhere
• AGD National PACE Approved Provider

Important California CE Information

This course provides education related to California dental laws, legal responsibilities, ethical obligations, and professional conduct standards relevant to dental professionals practicing within the state of California.

• AGD Subject Code: 563
• Credit Hours: 2 CEU
• Format: Self-paced online course
• Estimated Completion Time: Approximately 2 hours

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is ideal for:

• Dentists
• Dental Hygienists
• Dental Assistants
• Office Managers
• Dental Team Members
• California Dental Professionals seeking CE compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course self-paced?

Yes. Participants may complete the course anytime, anywhere at their own pace.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Participants receive an instant certificate upon successful course completion.

Is narration included?

Yes. Optional narration is available throughout the course.

Will Dental Practice Resources report AGD credit?

Yes. If you are an AGD member, please email your AGD member number and order number to [email protected] and we will report your CE credit on your behalf.

For Multi-User (Team Trainings):

For group or office trainings, please email trainee information at checkout, including:

• Full Name
• Unique Email Address
• AGD Member Number (if applicable)

Each participant must have a unique email address for CE tracking and certificate generation.

Course Disclaimers

• No prerequisites required
• No financial conflict or commercial bias
• Includes post-course knowledge assessment and evaluation
• No refunds on digital purchases or downloadable products
• Access to course materials is limited to the duration of the course
• Upon completion, users will no longer have access to course modules or associated materials.

Course Publication Information

• Original Release Date: April, 2026
• Review Date: April 2027
• Expiration Date: April 2028

Need Assistance?

For questions regarding course access, CE reporting, or team training setup, please contact:

[email protected]