How many hours of continuing education do you need for an orthodontist in Texas?

Click to see the full answer.How many credits do I need for a dental assistant in Texas?

Six hours of continuing education is required of a dental assistant.Three of the six hours must be clinical continuing education.The hours can be carried forward from the years preceding the renewal period.

How many CE does a dental hygienist need?Every two years dentists and dental hygienists must complete 40 hours of continuing education.Half of the hours need to be obtained at an on-site course.You can't get all hours through online courses, electronic means, or journal studies.

There are many ways to earn dental continuing education credits, including attending courses at dental conferences, completing dental-related community service, and taking college, home study and online courses.

There are two pathways to becoming an RDA in Texas, a state specific pathway and a national certification pathway.BLS certification is required in all cases.A dental assistant who is not nationally certified must take a course approved by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners.