(1) Continuing education consists of educational activities designed to:

 

(a) review existing concepts and techniques;

(b) convey information beyond the basic professional education; and

(c) update knowledge on advances in dental, medical and dental hygiene sciences, and denturitry practices.

(2) Continuing education programs are designed for part-time enrollment and are usually of short duration, although longer programs with structured, sequential curricula may also be included within this definition.