California Dental Practice Act

This 2-hour course teaches dental professionals what they are allowed to do under California law. You'll learn the scope of practice for each dental role, how the Dental Board works, and what happens when the Dental Practice Act isn't followed.

When you finish, you'll understand your legal duties, license renewal requirements and reporting obligations.

• The authority and role of the Dental Board of California
• The scope of practice for every dental role
• How auxiliaries and dentists may be used in the office
• Common failures to comply with the Dental Practice Act
• The consequences of non-compliance, including citations, fines, suspension and revocation
• The laws on prescribing drugs
• License renewal requirements
• Professional ethics
• Mandated reporting under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act