Yes — accepted under our ADA CERP accreditation.

Washington | Dentistry | Dental Professionals

Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission

Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission, accepted under our ADA CERP approval.

Total Hours Required
up to 63 CE credit hours every 3 years, varies by credential
May Be Online / Home Study
All 63 100% of the cycle, no cap
Mandatory Requirements
4 opioid prescribing, suicide prevention, aids education
Our Courses That Count
7 including every mandatory requirement

Mandatory Requirements

These hours count toward your 63 CE credit hours, but must cover specific content.

3 CE credit hours

Opioid Prescribing

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3 CE credit hours

Suicide Prevention

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4 CE credit hours

AIDS Education

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CPR Certification

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Credentials This Covers

Dentistry

Dentist

Dentistry

Dentists must complete a one-time, three-hour, suicide prevention continuing education training in accordance with RCW 43.70.442. The three hours of training may count toward the existing required continuing education hours. https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-or-update/dentist/continuing-education See the continuing education requirements table at this link for other special requirements

Keeping It

63 CE credit hours

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Dental Hygienist

Dentistry

A licensed dental hygienist must complete and attest to 15 hours of continuing education (CE) every year at renewal. They must also maintain a current basic life support (BLS) for healthcare provider card as part of this requirement.

Keeping It

15 CE credit hours

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Dental Assistant

Dentistry

Dental assistants must renew their registration annually on or before their birthday. They're required to submit the appropriate fee with each renewal cycle.

About This Approval

CE Learning Systems is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at CCEPR.ADA.org.

Courses That Count

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Board Contact

Board
Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission

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