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At Concord Dental & Medical Seminars, we’re here to make getting your CE quick, easy, and convenient.

We’re a Texas provider with the official credentials in place to provide you with the certificates you need in order to grow your career. Review your state’s requirements below along with the opportunities we provide to assist you in earning your next CE.

What is my Renewal Cycle?

DENTISTS - The expiration date will be based on the licensee's birth month and will be staggered to a biennial renewal affecting licensees due to renew by 10/31/2018 and there after

DENTAL HYGIENISTS - The expiration date will be based on the licensee's birth month and will be staggered to a biennial renewal affecting licensees due to renew by 10/31/2018 and there after

ASSISTANTS - The expiration date will be based on the licensee's birth month and will be staggered to a biennial renewal affecting licensees due to renew by 10/31/2018 and there after

How Many Credits Do I Need?

DENTISTS - All Texas licensees holding an active license to practice in Texas must biennially collect a minimum of twenty four (24) hours of appropriate continuing education

DENTAL HYGIENISTS - All Texas licensees holding an active license to practice in Texas must biennially collect a minimum of twenty four (24) hours of appropriate continuing education

ASSISTANTS - A dental assistant must complete six (6) hours of continuing education each year in areas covering dental assistant duties. At least three (3) of these six (6) hours must be clinical continuing education.

What, if Any, Are The Mandatory Subjects?

DENTISTS - "Effective January 1, 2021, a licensed dentist whose practice includes direct patient care must complete at least four (4) CE hours for each biennial renewal, regarding safe and effective pain management related to the prescription of opioids and other controlled substances. The courses taken to satisfy the safe and effective pain management requirement must include education regarding the following: • Reasonable standards of care • The identification of drug-seeking behavior in patients, and • Effectively communicating with patients regarding the prescription of an opioid or other controlled substance Level 1: Minimal Sedation must complete six (6) hours on the administration of or medical emergencies associated with the permitted level of sedation. Level 2 & 3: Moderate Sedation must complete eight (8) hours on the administration of or medical emergencies associated with the permitted level of sedation. Level 4: Deep Sedation/General Anesthesia must complete twelve (12) hours on the administration of or medical emergencies associated with the permitted level of sedation."

DENTAL HYGIENISTS - "CPR As part of the 24-hour requirement, a course in human trafficking prevention approved by the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission must be completed."

ASSISTANTS - "CPR As part of the 12-hour requirement, a course in human trafficking prevention approved by the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission must be completed."

Is There a Limit to The Number of Online Classes

"Please be advised that your in-classroom setting CE hours can be completed as Live Interactive Webinars (you can ask and answer questions) through one of our board approved providers. Up to 8 hours of coursework may be self-study. Examples of self-study courses include correspondence courses, video courses, audio courses, and reading courses. As part of the 24-hour requirement, a course in human trafficking prevention approved by the executive commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission must be completed."

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