Live Event FAQ's

Do these CEs meet the requirements for my state?

Today’s RDH is an ADA CERP and AGD PACE-recognized provider, both of which are recognized by all 50 states. Although Today’s RDH is recognized by all 50 states to offer CE courses, some states have requirements for specific courses, such as needing board approval. Your state’s Dental Practice Act, which can be found on your state’s Board of Dentistry/Board of Dental Examiners website, includes your allowable duties, requirements for licensure and renewal, CE requirements, and more. Please check your state’s Dental Practice Act for your state’s CE requirements. If the state Board website and/or Practice Act is unclear or you have questions, it is best to contact the Board directly for clarification.We highly encourage all dental health care professionals to check their state’s Dental Practice Act often, as rules and CE requirements can change.
Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.
California Disclaimer: Today’s RDH is an approved provider by the Dental Board of California (License #6066).
Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.
Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Tennessee, as of July 1, 2022, a live interactive webinar is considered in-person continuing education. This amendment to the statute defines a “live interactive webinar” as an internet-based broadcast in which viewers may interact with a presenter in real-time.

Are these CE courses considered “live” or “in-classroom?”

These courses are being presented live (not pre-recorded), presenters will be available to answer questions from participants (i.e., “interacting with the presenter”), and attendance will be continuously verified. The certificate of completion (CE certificate) will state they are live courses (i.e., Educational Method: Live Lecture).Whether these CE courses are considered “live” or “in-classroom” depends on your state’s CE requirements (please see disclaimers below). Please check your state’s Dental Practice Act for your state’s CE requirements, which can be found on your state’s Board of Dentistry/Board of Dental Examiners website. If the state Board website and/or Practice Act is unclear or you have questions, it is best to contact the Board directly for clarification.We highly encourage all dental health care professionals to check their state’s Dental Practice Act often, as rules, regulations, and CE requirements can change.
Alabama Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Alabama, webinars do not meet in-person/face-to-face CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.
Georgia Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Georgia, as of January 1, 2024, webinars do not meet in-person at an on-site course or seminar CE requirements. Instead, these CE courses would be considered self-study.
Tennessee Disclaimer: If you are licensed in Tennessee, as of July 1, 2022, a live interactive webinar is considered in-person continuing education. This amendment to the statute defines a “live interactive webinar” as an internet-based broadcast in which viewers may interact with a presenter in real time.

Are these CE courses truly live and not pre-recorded?

Yes, these CE courses are being presented live and in real-time. They are not pre-recorded. Being truly live is important because several state Dental Boards do not accept pre-recorded CE courses for live CE requirements. If you are audited and used pre-recorded CE courses toward your live CE requirement, they may not qualify, and you may fall short of your required courses.

When will I receive an email with links to each course?

You will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite shortly after registering containing the course links toward the bottom: one link per course for a total of four links. Be sure to check your spam box. Do not share your links with anybody, or you will not receive your CE certificates of completion for attending. If you share your links and more than one person is logged on using your links, the tracking software that verifies how long you were in attendance for each course won’t work correctly.

How do I get my CE certificate/proof of completion? Will it be emailed?

You will receive your CE certificate of completion via email within seven days after the event concludes. Check your spam box if you have not received your CE certificates or only received some of them. You can also retrieve your CE certificates by creating an account at https://certificates.todaysrdh.com. Instructions on how to create an account will be in the emails that include your CE certificates (one email per CE certificate).It is very important that you use the same email address to log in to each individual course as you used to register for the event. If you use different emails, there is no way to verify your attendance with your registration. Please note you must be logged in to each course for at least one hour and 40 minutes to receive CE credit. Again, please give us seven days to verify attendance before reaching out to support.

Are there test questions at the end of each course?

Unless your state requires a quiz/assessment to be taken at the completion of live CE courses, you are not required to take a quiz. For states requiring a quiz, each course’s quizzes will be made available. Your state’s Dental Practice Act, which can be found on your state’s Board of Dentistry/Board of Dental Examiners website, includes your allowable duties, requirements for licensure and renewal, CE requirements, and more. If the state Board website and/or Practice Act is unclear or you have questions, it is best to contact the Board directly for clarification. We highly encourage all dental health care professionals to check their state’s Dental Practice Act often, as rules, regulations, and CE requirements can change.

Is it mandatory to fill out the course evaluations to receive CE credit?

It is not mandatory to fill out course evaluations to receive CE credit. However, they are much appreciated because they give us valuable feedback to improve future events.

Will this CE event be recorded and/or offered on any other days besides the one listed?

These courses are being presented live (not pre-recorded) and are not being recorded. They can only be watched on the date and at the time listed, similar to attending an in-person conference. Please note your time zone because once each course starts, there is no rewind button to start the course from the beginning.

When is your next live virtual CE event going to be?

We plan each live, virtual CE event one at a time. We aren’t organizing and planning our next event right now, so we don’t know. However, if you’d like to be the first to know when we announce our next event, you can sign up for our email list by clicking here. We also offer on-demand (not “live”) self-study CE courses, which can be found here: https://dentalce.todaysrdh.com/

Why is this event on a Saturday?

We hold CE events on either Fridays or Saturdays. We chose these days because we’ve put out surveys, and based on the feedback, the majority state they prefer a Friday or Saturday.

Why aren’t these CE courses free?

There are costs for holding events like this: An IT team to ensure the event runs smoothly, speaker compensation, and software costs, among others. To offer CE courses at no cost, we would need to have sponsors (i.e., manufacturers/companies pay for our expenses), and this event is completely non-sponsored. Though there is a cost to attend this event, it tends to be cheaper than attending an in-person dental conference, especially for those in rural communities who have added travel and hotel costs on top of in-person conference registration fees.

What is the latest to sign up?

The latest to sign-up is 15 minutes before the last course of the day or when the event sells out.

Are there breaks?

Yes, there will be 15-minute breaks between each course.

What if I only want a couple of the courses being offered?

These courses are being sold as a package, not individually. If you prefer not to watch and receive CE credit for a particular course offered, you are free to step away during that time and return for other courses during the day.

Do I have to sit and watch the whole thing? Can I attend this CE event if I’m at work?

We highly suggest you watch and pay attention to each course just as you would if you were attending an in-person dental conference to take continuing education courses. We do not recommend attending this CE event if you are at work or distracted. Dentistry is an evidence-based health care profession, which is why continuing education is required for re-licensure. Continuing education aims to keep dental professionals up-to-date on current patient care protocols, research, treatment modalities, techniques, and best practices. Its overreaching goal is to enhance clinical and overall skills to protect patients’ health and safety and best meet the needs of patients. If you don’t pay attention or are distracted, taking continuing education courses does not serve their intended purpose.If there are certain courses you don’t want credit for, you can step away at those times. There will be breaks in between the courses. Please remember you must be logged in to each two-hour course for a minimum of one hour and 40 minutes per accreditation guidelines to receive CE credit. The webinar software tracks your time in the event, and there will be no exceptions made to those who do not attend for the minimum amount of time.

Are there refunds?

Full refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) will be available through May 30, 2025. Starting May 31, 2025, no refunds will be offered. Please make sure you are available to attend before purchasing and that you have a strong internet connection.

Can we sign up as a group, or does everyone need to sign up separately?

To receive CE credit, each person must register and log in to each course separately because CE certificates are awarded based on comparing individual registration and attendance duration for each course. If a group is viewing on a shared device, only the registered and logged-in person will be eligible for CE credit.

Are these courses only for hygienists, or can dentists and dental assistants take them, too?

These courses can be taken by dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants. However, please check your state’s Dental Practice Act for your state’s CE requirements, which can be found on your state’s Board of Dentistry/Board of Dental Examiners website. Or, check DANB requirements if you are certified through DANB.

Is there a cap on the number of attendees?

There is a cap of 5,000 attendees.

What is the processing fee?

The processing fee is an Eventbrite fee they charge for using their software.

Do I have to watch this on a laptop?

You can watch from any device with an internet connection or data, including laptops, desktops, tablets, or smartphones.

What happens if I get disconnected during a course?

If you are disconnected during a course, click on the course link again and log back in using the same name and email you registered with. If you continue having connection issues, try restarting your device or router and/or using a different device, but please ensure you log back in using the same name and email you registered with.

Are these CEs reported to CE Broker?

Not directly. Like an in-person conference, the CE certificate needs to be manually submitted to CE Broker. To do this, you will need to upload the CE certificate of completion to your CE Broker account.

Can the course presenters hear or see me?

No, the speakers can’t see or hear you. You interact with them through a live chat.

Will closed captioning be available during this event?

Yes, we will have closed captioning available during the event. Attendees can choose to turn it on or off.

IF YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL support@todaysrdh.com