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Dental assisting education
The Dental Board of California approves dental assisting programs and courses that meet its requirements. Its directory includes approved providers for areas such as radiation safety, coronal polishing, infection control, and pit and fissure sealants.
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Implant dentistry
The Academy of Osseointegration (AO) supports education in implant dentistry through its authorized training center program. These centers meet AO’s academic and training criteria and provide courses for clinicians pursuing its Master and Diplomate credentials.
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Continuing education
The Academy of General Dentistry’s Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) reviews dental continuing education providers against standards for planning, delivering, and evaluating education. PACE approval applies to the provider organization, rather than individual speakers or course content.
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