CE for Hygienists
Infection Control & Dental Practice Act
Infection Control & Dental Practice Act
1 Day • Live Virtual • 4 CE Hours • California Board-Approved Provider
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
- Credits: 4 CE Hours
- Breakdown: 2 Hours Infection Control + 2 Hours CA Dental Practice Act
- Type: Live Virtual Event
- Provider: Elevated Dental Education
- Approval: California Dental Board-Approved Provider
- Price: $79 USD
- Language: English
- Level: All Levels — Team-Focused
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Course Overview
Join Elevated Dental Education for a live virtual continuing education course covering two required California topics: Infection Control and the California Dental Practice Act.
This practical, team-focused course is designed to help dental professionals understand current infection-control standards, everyday compliance expectations, and the California laws and regulations that affect dental practice.
Topics include sterilization and instrument processing, PPE, dental unit waterlines, sharps safety, surface disinfection, exposure-control requirements, scope of practice, licensing responsibilities, recordkeeping, and other key Dental Practice Act requirements.
The course is presented in a clear, real-world format with examples from everyday dental practice so attendees can better understand not only what the regulations require, but how to apply them in the office.
What You’ll Learn
Infection Control (2 CE Hours)
- Sterilization and instrument processing workflows
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) selection and use
- Dental unit waterline maintenance and monitoring
- Sharps safety and safe handling practices
- Surface disinfection and operatory turnover
- Exposure-control plan requirements and documentation
California Dental Practice Act (2 CE Hours)
- Scope of practice for dentists, hygienists, and assistants
- Licensing responsibilities and renewal obligations
- Recordkeeping and patient record requirements
- Key laws and regulations governing California practice
- Everyday compliance expectations for the whole team
- Real-world application of Dental Practice Act requirements
Key Topics & Compliance Areas Covered
- Instrument processing: cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and monitoring that hold up to inspection
- Barrier & PPE protocols: what is required, when, and for which team members
- Waterline management: treatment, testing, and documentation expectations
- Sharps & exposure control: injury prevention, post-exposure steps, and written plan requirements
- Scope of practice: allowable duties and supervision levels under California law
- Licensure & recordkeeping: renewal, CE documentation, and patient record standards
Learning Objectives
- Understand current infection-control standards and how they apply in daily practice
- Identify proper sterilization, instrument processing, and surface disinfection procedures
- Recognize PPE, sharps safety, and dental unit waterline requirements
- Understand exposure-control requirements and the documentation they depend on
- Understand scope of practice, licensing responsibilities, and recordkeeping under the California Dental Practice Act
- Apply key regulatory requirements to real-world situations in the dental office
Who Should Attend
- California dentists satisfying required Infection Control and Dental Practice Act CE
- Registered dental hygienists and dental assistants (RDA/RDAEF) meeting renewal requirements
- Front office and sterilization team members who support compliance day to day
- Practices that want the entire team trained on the same standards at the same time
Provider & Instructor
- Ashley Mceachern — Dental Assistant, Elevated Dental Education
- Elevated Dental Education — California Dental Board-Approved Provider
- Questions: [email protected]
Schedule at a Glance
- Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 — 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM PT: Infection Control • sterilization, PPE, waterlines, sharps, surface disinfection, exposure control
- Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 — 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT: California Dental Practice Act • scope of practice, licensing, recordkeeping, key regulatory requirements
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