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Dental Infection Prevention and Control Certification

CDIPC | DISIPC |  Renewal

ADS and the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) offer two specialized certifications in dental infection prevention and control: CDIPC and DISIPC. These certifications are uniquely tailored for oral health care professionals. Achieving these credentials showcases your expertise in dental infection prevention and highlights your dedication to dental safety.

Benefits of certification include:

• Enhanced job performance and satisfaction
• Greater trust and credibility with stakeholders, including patients, colleagues, employers, students, and customers
• Expanded opportunities for career growth
• Clear demonstration of your commitment to the safety of patients and the dental team
• Validation of your expertise in dental infection prevention and control

Need help determining which certification and eligibility pathway is right for you? Send an email to [email protected]. 

Are you looking for a foundational educational program instead? Check out the Dental Infection Prevention and Control Certificate. 

Certified in Dental Infection Prevention and Control (CDIPC)

A professional certification intended for:

• Dental assistants or dental hygienists
• Dentists or dental office managers
• Dental educators or consultants
• Dental inspectors or investigators ​

Click here to review the education and experience requirements.

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Dental Industry Specialist in Infection Prevention and Control (DISIPC)

A professional certification intended for:

• Dental office managers
• Sales or customer service representatives, service technicians, or other professionals who manufacture or distribute products or services to the dental profession
• Dental inspectors or investigators

Click here to review the education and experience requirements.

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Renew Your Certification

Earning CDIPC and/or DISIPC certification is a great achievement! Certification must be renewed annually. Hold on to your accomplishment and renew your certification every year. View the recertification requirements.

You can renew your certification online up to two months before your certification expiration date. You can view your certification expiration date on your certificate or by logging in to your DANB account. You will also receive an email from DANB letting you know when it’s time to renew.

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For questions about renewal, contact DANB at 1-800-367-3262 or [email protected].