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California Dental Association CE Courses

2025-04-07 | Dr. Jordan Thomas, DMD

California Dental Association CE Courses

CDA Presents Online Learning 360

Online Continuing Education Courses

The CDA provides a diverse array of online courses accessible at any time, including on-demand videos, webinars, and interactive modules, allowing members to learn at their own pace and convenience.

Date	Course Title	Course Cost	CE Credits
Online	Flossing out Embezzlement: Preventing Employee Dishonesty in the Dental Office	Free	1.5
Online	Navigating California's Tangled Weave of Employee Leaves: A Guide for Employee Leaves of Absence	Free	1.5
Online	Essentials of Patient Record and Documentation	Free	1.5
Online	Navigating Challenges in Dental Practices: Patient Conflict, Mental Health and Workplace Violence Prevention	Free	–
Online	Myth vs. Fact: How DLR impacts California dentists	Free	1.5
Online	Demystifying Business Income and Employee Dishonesty Losses	Free	1
Online	Property Loss Essentials: Prevention and Coverage Considerations	Free	1.5
Online	Refunds and Patient Dismissal: Taking a Strategic Approach IL/MN	Free	1.5
Online	When the Dental Board Calls	Free	1.5
Online	Refunds and Patient Dismissal: Taking a Strategic Approach – AZ/NV	Free	1.5
Online	Successfully Navigating Your Role as an Associate	Free	1.5
Online	Understanding the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) and its Implications for Patient Care in Dentistry	Free	1.5
Online	Dental Benefit Plans: Advocacy, Legal Action and Member Support	Free	1
Online	Anti-SLAPP, HIPAA, and How to Respond to a Negative Review	Free	1.5
Online	What you need to know about Dental Quality Assurance Commission investigations	Free	1.5

Live CE Courses

CDA hosts numerous live CE events yearly, offering networking opportunities and sessions with leading experts in various dental fields.

Date	Course Title	Course Cost	CE Credits
9/24/24 at 12:00pm	RM20 – Shaping a Safe Future: Optimizing Care with Patient Education and Team Training – Live Webinar	$50.00	3
10/4/24 at 9:00am	RM20: Shaping a Safe Future: Optimizing Care with Patient Education and Team Training in Santa Clara, CA	$50.00	3
10/30/24 at 6:00pm	Leadership and Wellness: Build a Dental Team That Loves Showing Up! – Live Webinar	Free	1
1/31/25 at 9:00am	RM20: Shaping a Safe Future: Optimizing Care with Patient Education and Team Training in Honolulu, HI	$50.00	3

California Required CE Courses

CDA provides specific courses required for license renewal in California, covering essential topics like infection control, the Dental Practice Act, and opioid prescription management.

Date	Course Title	Course Cost	CE Credits
Online	Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs)	$80.00	2
Online	Employees – Common Ground: Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention (CA)	$50.00	1
Online	Supervisors – Common Ground: Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention (CA)	$50.00	2
Online	California Dental Practice Act – License Renewal Requirement	$100.00	2
Online	Infection Control – License Renewal Requirement	$100.00	2

How to Access CDA CE Courses

Using the same email from cda.org, you will register on their online course domain. Once you have created a login, you will have access to take any of the courses listed above.

Benefits of Taking CDA CE Courses

Maintaining Licensure: Complete necessary CE units to keep your dental license active in California.
Enhancing Skills: Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements and improve practical dental skills.
Advancing Career: Leverage educational growth for new opportunities and career advancement.

California Dental Association CE Courses