State Required 1CE for Dental License Renewals

This required course equips Texas dental licensees and their teams with the essential knowledge to identify, prevent, and report suspected human trafficking. Dental professionals are uniquely positioned to encounter victims in the clinical setting, making awareness and action critical to patient safety and community protection. The training provides an overview of human trafficking in healthcare, red flags and behavioral indicators relevant to dental settings, and clear steps for responding appropriately while meeting legal and ethical responsibilities. Participants will learn reporting protocols established by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and how to connect patients with the proper resources. Developed with input from survivor-informed and evidence-based materials, the course avoids graphic or disturbing content while delivering practical, verifiable information. Completion fulfills the Texas requirement for human trafficking prevention training as part of dental license renewal and includes a certificate of completion for documentation. By the end of this course, dental professionals will have the confidence to recognize warning signs, the tools to act responsibly, and the knowledge to help protect vulnerable individuals in their care.