California Dental Hygienist Package
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
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Allergic Reactions in Dental Patients 2
Course Release Date: 2/1/2026
Course Overview
The purpose of this course is to provide dental professionals with the information necessary to recognize, treat, and prevent allergic reactions in their patients. -
Infection Control for Dental Professionals The California Requirement 2
Course release date: 2/1/2025
Course Overview
Effective infection control techniques are critical to reducing the incidence of infections in dental facilities. Antiseptic techniques and antibiotics will kill micro-organisms, while proper hand hygiene will block their transmission. Gloves, gowns, and masks remove dental professionals from the transmission cycle by protecting them from contact with micro-organisms. Contact Precautions and isolation techniques help patients avoid being vectors of transmission. Lastly, ensuring that dental professionals are immune or vaccinated can help decrease the availability of potential hosts. -
Dental Treatment of Pediatric and Adolescent Patients 6
Course release date: 2/1/2029
Course Overview
Dental professionals are frequently involved in the care of pediatric and/or adolescent patients. The purpose of this course is to outline the oral health needs and problems unique to the pediatric and adolescent populations.Dental professionals are frequently involved in the care of pediatric and/or adolescent patients. The purpose of this course is to outline the oral health needs and problems unique to the pediatric and adolescent populations. -
The California Dental Practice Act 2
Course release date: 2/1/2025
Course Overview
Although its primary objective is to safeguard the public, the California Dental Practice Act is an excellent resource for dental professionals to ensure compliance with state law. The California Dental Practice Act is the body of laws in the California Business and Professions Code and the California Code of Regulations governing dental professionals, including dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, dental assistants, and dental hygienists. The Act is intended to serve as a legal guideline for both professionals and the public regarding all aspects of dental practice.