CE Provider

The Southern California Orofacial Academy is a continuing education provider for the Dental Board of California Permit Number RP 5017. All courses meet DBC requirements for credits earned toward license renewal. The Medical Board of California accepts SCOA credits designated AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. SCOA has been presenting quality clinical programs twice annually since 2001. These programs attract Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, OMS Pathologists, Periodontists, Prosthodontists and General Practitioners interested in learning from expert presenters in Orthognathic, Implant and Facial Surgery.

We invite all dental professionals to join SCOA and attend our Annual Spring and Fall Scientific Meetings in April and October. Learn more about us by opening the links above and reading current and back issues of SCOA Proceedings; then click on Join SCOA and we’ll look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

DBC Renewal Requirements

Reminder for Members, your Colleagues and Referring Dentists

  • (Renewal is Every Two Years for your Permits and Certificates)
    Per Business and Professions Codes
  • General Anesthesia Permit (Section 1646-1646.9)
    Completion of 24 hours of approved courses
    of study related to general anesthesia
  • Conscious Sedation Permit (Section 1647-1647.9)
    Completion of 15 hours of approved courses
    of study related to conscious sedation
  • Oral Conscious Sedation Certificate Adult (Section 1647.18-1647.26)
    Completion of 7 hours of approved courses of study
    related to oral conscious sedation of adult patients
  • Oral Conscious Sedation Certificate Minor (Section 1647.10-16147.17)
    Completion of 7 hours of approved courses of study
    related to oral conscious sedation of minor patients

Join SCOA

Please contact Susan Smith 626-287-1185 or susan@socalorofacial.org to join. There is no charge for your first CE meeting.