Approval for Dentistries in Washington

Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission CE Information

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Washington Dental Quality Assurance Commission
https://doh.wa.gov/licenses-permits-and-certificates/professions-new-renew-702/dentist

for Dentists, reading based courses are only accepted at a rate of 30 minutes for every one hour completed.

Applies To:

  • Washington Dentistries
    • Dentist
    • Dental Hygienist
    • Dental Assistant
Select credential:

Dentist

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

Credential Renewal
63 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dentist credential.

Any course accepted by WDQAC is applicable to the Dentist credential.

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Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Dental Hygienist

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.

Credential Renewal
15 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your Dental Hygienist credential.

Any course accepted by WDQAC is applicable to the Dental Hygienist credential.

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Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Dental Assistant

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

Credential Renewal
63 CE credit hours required for renewal.

No You can't use online courses for renewing your Dental Assistant credential.

Any course accepted by WDQAC is applicable to the Dental Assistant credential.

View Courses

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Opioid Prescribing

3.00 CE credit hours
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

Suicide Prevention

3.00 CE credit hours
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

AIDS Education

4.00 CE credit hours
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.

CPR Certification

0.00 CE credit hours
This requirement cannot be completed with online coursework.

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Have You Ever Had Déjà-vu? Will Vaping Be Dentistry's Next Tobacco?

Mar 5th, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

Who Are You Calling Complex : Essential Pharmacology for Treating Medically Complex Dental Patients

Jan 22nd, 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Dental
Live Event
$67

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