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Education
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Our dentistry-focused programs, events and resources are built to help you earn C.E., sharpen skills and support your personal, professional and practice goals. Learn the way that works for you!
Save the date for CDA Presents.
Get ready for CDA’s next convention in Anaheim, May 15-17, 2025. Join us for three full days of inspiring lectures, hands-on workshops, exhibit hall demos and deals — plus networking and fun!
2025 Event FAQs
CDA’s convention returns to Anaheim May 15-17, 2025. We’ve transitioned to one large-scale convention in Southern California each year with new smaller events added across the state.
In addition to in-person courses at CDA Presents, required courses are available online for your convenience. Both C.E. and skill-building courses are offered in on-demand and live virtual formats.
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FEATURED ON-DEMAND COURSE
Responsibilities and Requirements for Prescribing Controlled Substances (Schedule II Opioid Drugs)
Meet opioid use disorder training requirements and earn 2 units C.E.
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CDA member practice owners to receive updated labor law posters in 2025
As part of CDA's ongoing efforts to support member-dentists in their roles as practice owners and California employers, new sets of required posters will be available at no cost in the spring of 2025.
New timeline for completing required eight-hour infection control course effective Jan. 1
Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, unlicensed dental assistants in California must complete the required eight-hour infection control course prior to exposure to blood and saliva.
CDA 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.
CDA designates each activity for a specified number of C.E. units. These courses meet the Dental Board of California requirements for continuing education units.