SmileCraft Dental Education

About Us

SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute is a premier provider of continuing dental education dedicated to advancing the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional development of dental healthcare professionals throughout California. Formerly known as Dental Career Institute, our organization has earned a reputation for providing high-quality, evidence-based continuing education (CE), certification courses, hands-on clinical training, and workforce development programs that meet the highest standards of educational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Our mission is to empower dental professionals at every stage of their careers by offering affordable, accessible, and comprehensive educational opportunities that support lifelong learning and clinical excellence. Whether you are beginning your career in dentistry, seeking advanced certifications, fulfilling California continuing education requirements, or expanding your clinical competencies, our programs are designed to provide practical knowledge, real-world experience, and the confidence needed to succeed in today's evolving dental profession.

SmileCraft Dental Education offers a broad range of continuing education courses and certification programs for dentists, registered dental assistants, registered dental assistants in extended functions (RDAEF), registered dental hygienists, dental assistants, orthodontic assistants, dental sedation assistants, and other members of the dental team. Our educational programs emphasize evidence-based dentistry, infection prevention and control, patient safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, emerging technologies, leadership development, and best clinical practices.

Our curriculum combines didactic instruction with hands-on simulation, laboratory experiences, clinical competency development, and practical application using modern teaching methodologies. Every course is developed to reflect current standards established by the Dental Board of California, the California Code of Regulations, the California Health and Safety Code, OSHA, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other nationally recognized professional organizations. This ensures our participants receive current, relevant, and compliant education that enhances patient care while meeting professional licensing and certification requirements.

Education at SmileCraft Dental Education extends beyond technical skills. We are committed to fostering professionalism, ethical decision-making, critical thinking, effective communication, leadership, and lifelong learning. Our experienced faculty members are dedicated educators and practicing dental professionals who bring extensive clinical expertise and real-world experience into the classroom, creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that promotes student success.

Founded by Benson B. Dimaranan, SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute continues a tradition of educational excellence built upon integrity, innovation, quality instruction, and service to the dental profession. Our commitment is to prepare competent, confident, and compassionate dental professionals who are equipped to provide exceptional patient care while maintaining the highest standards of professional practice.

Approvals and Recognition

Dental Career Institute of Benson B. Dimaranan, RPhT, RDA is an approved Continuing Dental Education Provider by the Dental Board of California (Provider No. RP 4850).
SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute is an approved provider through the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE) (Provider ID 446583). As a Locally Approved AGD PACE Program Provider, SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute offers continuing education programs that award AGD PACE continuing education credits in accordance with AGD PACE policies and guidelines.

Mission Statement

SmileCraft Dental Education of California by Dental Career Institute is dedicated to advancing the knowledge, clinical skills, professionalism, leadership, and ethical practice of dental healthcare professionals through exceptional continuing education, evidence-based instruction, hands-on clinical training, regulatory compliance education, and lifelong learning opportunities. We strive to cultivate competent, compassionate, and confident dental professionals who are committed to providing safe, ethical, and high-quality patient care while promoting excellence in oral healthcare and public health.

Vision Statement

To be California's premier continuing dental education organization recognized for educational excellence, innovation, integrity, regulatory compliance, and professional leadership. We aspire to empower dental healthcare professionals through transformative education, advanced clinical training, and lifelong learning, enabling them to elevate the standard of patient care and positively impact the communities they serve.

SmileCraft Dental Education
of California
by Dental Career Institute

(562) 704-2651

email
info@SmileCraftDentalEducation.com

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