The practice of dental hygiene in California
is regulated by the Committee on Dental Auxiliaries (COMDA) and the
Dental Board of California. Dental hygienists in California are required
to take 25 hours of continuing education every two years for licensure
renewal. Out of state hygienists interested in sitting for the dental
hygiene licensure examination must complete the requirements established
by COMDA. The examination schedule is available on the COMDA website.
The Government Relations Council of the California Dental Hygienists'
Association represents the interests of all registered dental hygienists
in the state legislature.
