Tulare Kings Dental Society
Continuing Education
2026 Continuing Education Schedule
September
2 Hour CE
Office Emergencies, Response From a Paramedic's Perspective
When: September 24, 2026 | Thursday
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Restaurant Venue
October
6 Hour CE
Office Emergencies From a Paramedic's Perspective/ Active Shooter Training / Dental Photography
When: October 16, 2026
Time: 09:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Visalia Wyndham – 9000 W. Airport Dr, Visalia, CA
6 Hour CE
CDPA / Infection Control / OSHA / Domestic Violence
When: October 17, 2026
Time: 09:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Visalia Wyndham – 9000 W. Airport Dr, Visalia, CA
November
REGISTRATION OPENS 30 DAYS PRIOR
CPR
CPR Class
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR Refresher
When: November 6, 2026
Time: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: 2630 S. Mooney Ste 203, Visalia, CA
REGISTRATION OPENS 30 DAYS PRIOR
2 Hour CE
Prosthetics Pearls
When: November 26, 2026
Time: TBD
Where: Restaurant Venue
2-hour study club sessions at local restaurants
- Study Club sessions are held at a restaurant venue and taught by a local professional.
- These focused 2-hour sessions are designed for practicing dentists who want concise, actionable education without committing to a full-day course.
6-Hour CE Courses at Visalia Wyndham
These courses are critical for maintaining regulatory compliance in California dental practices
- OSHA
- Infection control
- California Dental Practice Act
CPR Certification for Dental Professionals
These courses are held at the Tulare Kings Dental Society office and are critical for maintaining regulatory compliance in California dental practices.
- Courses are held the last Friday of February, May, August, and November.
- Provided by American Heart Association
- Registration opens 30 days in advance to sign up.
Frequently asked questions about continuing education
Are CE passes transferable to staff members?
Yes. Active TKDS members receive six individual CE passes per year, excluding CPR. These passes may be used by staff members with provider permission, making it a valuable benefit for dental offices seeking team-based compliance training.
How to become a licensed dentist in the state of California
Please visit the California dental board page and select the type of license that applies to you.
How many Continuing Education Units are Required?
For the purposes of renewal of a license or permit, the following total unit requirements shall apply:
| LICENSE TYPE | UNITS |
|---|---|
| Dentist | 50 |
| Dentist Providing Uncompensated Practice | 30 |
| Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Permit | 50 |
| General Anesthesia Permit | 24 |
| Moderate Sedation Permit | 15 |
| Oral Conscious Sedation Permit | 7 |
| Registered Dental Assistant | 25 |
| RDA in Extended Functions | 25 |
| Dental Sedation Assistant Permit | 25 |
| Orthodontic Assistant Permit | 25 |
| Special Permit | 25 |
What courses are required for Continuing Education?
The information below was acquired from the California Dental Board website
To complete the continuing education requirements as outlined in Title 16, California Code of Regulations, Sections 1016 and 1017 for renewal of a license or permit, the following conditions must be met:
- The provider offering the courses must be a Continuing Education (CE) Registered Provider licensed by the Board, or a provider approved by the American Dental Association's Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) or the Academy of General Dentistry's Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE). Each individual course is not approved by the Board.
- Completion of the mandatory courses:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) course provided by the American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) BLS course or a BLS course approved by the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), American Dental Association's Continuing Education Recognition Program (CERP) or the Academy of General Dentistry's Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE). A maximum of 4 credits will be awarded for completion of this course.
- Online courses will not be accepted for the BLS requirement. The course must include a live, in–person skills practice session, a skills test and a written examination.
- California Infection Control* – This course must be 2–units and be taken through a Registered Provider approved by the Board to offer this mandatory course.
- California Dental Practice Act* – This course must be 2–units and be taken through a Registered Provider approved by the Board to offer this mandatory course.
- Responsibilities and Requirements of Prescribing Schedule II Opioids (Dentist only)* – This course must be 2–units and be taken through a Registered Provider approved by the Board to offer this mandatory course.
*In order for the mandatory course certificates to be accepted by the Board, you must ensure that you have taken the course from an approved mandatory course provider. To identify if a provider is approved to teach the mandatory courses, please see the section titled, Mandatory Course Provider Lookup.
