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CA Bus & Prof Code § 1753 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 7 - Dental Auxiliaries|Section 1753.

1753.  (a) On and after January 1, 2010, the board may license as a registered dental assistant in extended functions a person who submits written evidence, satisfactory to the board, of all of the following eligibility requirements:(1) Current licensure as a registered dental assistant or completion of the requirements for licensure as a registered dental assistant.(2) Successful completion of a board-approved course in the application of pit and fissure sealants.(3) Successful completion of either of the following:(A) An extended functions postsecondary program approved by the board in all of the procedures specified in Section 1753.5.(B) An extended functions postsecondary program approved by the board to teach the duties that registered dental assistants in extended functions were allowed to perform pursuant to board regulations prior to January 1, 2010, and a course approved by the board in the procedures specified in paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (7) to (11), inclusive, of subdivision (b) of Section 1753.5.(4) Passage of a written examination administered by the board. The board shall designate whether the written examination shall be administered by the board or by the board-approved extended functions program.(b) A registered dental assistant in extended functions may apply for an orthodontic assistant permit or a dental sedation assistant permit, or both, by providing written evidence of the following:(1) Successful completion of a board-approved orthodontic assistant or dental sedation assistant course, as applicable.(2) Passage of a written examination administered by the board that shall encompass the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to competently perform the duties of the particular permit.(c) A registered dental assistant in extended functions with permits in either orthodontic assisting or dental sedation assisting shall be referred to as an “RDAEF with orthodontic assistant permit,” or “RDAEF with dental sedation assistant permit,” as applicable. These terms shall be used for reference purposes only and do not create additional categories of licensure.(d) Completion of the continuing education requirements established by the board pursuant to Section 1645 by a registered dental assistant in extended functions who also holds a permit as an orthodontic assistant or dental sedation assistant shall fulfill the continuing education requirement for such permit or permits.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 367, Sec. 6. (SB 607) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1753.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 7 - Dental Auxiliaries|Section 1753.5.

1753.5.  (a) A registered dental assistant in extended functions licensed on or after January 1, 2010, is authorized to perform all duties and procedures that a registered dental assistant is authorized to perform as specified in and limited by Section 1752.4, and those duties that the board may prescribe by regulation.(b) A registered dental assistant in extended functions licensed on or after January 1, 2010, is authorized to perform the following additional procedures under direct supervision and pursuant to the order, control, and full professional responsibility of a licensed dentist:(1) Conduct preliminary evaluation of the patient’s oral health, including, but not limited to, charting, intraoral and extra-oral evaluation of soft tissue, classifying occlusion, and myofunctional evaluation.(2) Perform oral health assessments in school-based, community health project settings under the direction of a dentist, registered dental hygienist, or registered dental hygienist in alternative practice.(3) Cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.(4) Size and fit endodontic master points and accessory points.(5) Cement endodontic master points and accessory points.(6) Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.(7) Take final impressions for tooth-borne removable prosthesis.(8) Polish and contour existing amalgam restorations.(9) Place, contour, finish, and adjust all direct restorations.(10) Adjust and cement permanent indirect restorations.(11) Other procedures authorized by regulations adopted by the board.(c) All procedures required to be performed under direct supervision shall be checked and approved by the supervising licensed dentist prior to the patient’s dismissal from the office.(Added by renumbering Section 1753.1 by Stats. 2008, Ch. 499, Sec. 29. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1753.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 7 - Dental Auxiliaries|Section 1753.6.

1753.6.  (a) Each person who holds a license as a registered dental assistant in extended functions on the operative date of this section may only perform those procedures that a registered dental assistant is allowed to perform as specified in and limited by Section 1752.4, and the procedures specified in paragraphs (1) to (6), inclusive, until the person provides evidence of having completed a board-approved course in the additional procedures specified in paragraphs (1), (2), (5), and (7) to (11), inclusive, of subdivision (b) of Section 1753.5:(1) Cord retraction of gingiva for impression procedures.(2) Take final impressions for permanent indirect restorations.(3) Formulate indirect patterns for endodontic post and core castings.(4) Fit trial endodontic filling points.(5) Apply pit and fissure sealants.(6) Remove excess cement from subgingival tooth surfaces with a hand instrument.(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2010.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 367, Sec. 9. (SB 607) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1753.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 7 - Dental Auxiliaries|Section 1753.7.

1753.7.  A licensed dentist may simultaneously utilize in his or her practice no more than three registered dental assistants in extended functions or registered dental hygienists in extended functions licensed pursuant to Section 1753 or 1918.(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 703, Sec. 20. (SB 1491) Effective January 1, 2019.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1765 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 7 - Dental Auxiliaries|Section 1765.

1765.  No person other than a licensed dental hygienist or a licensed dentist may engage in the practice of dental hygiene or perform dental hygiene procedures on patients, including, but not limited to, supragingival and subgingival scaling, dental hygiene assessment, and treatment planning, except for the following persons:(a) A student enrolled in a dental or a dental hygiene school who is performing procedures as part of the regular curriculum of that program under the supervision of the faculty of that program.(b) A dental assistant, registered dental assistant, or registered dental assistant in extended functions acting in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.(c) A registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions licensed in another jurisdiction performing a clinical demonstration for educational purposes.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 499, Sec. 42. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1767 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 7 - Dental Auxiliaries|Section 1767.

1767.  The board shall adopt regulations necessary to implement the provisions of this article.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 38. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1771 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 7 - Dental Auxiliaries|Section 1771.

1771.  Any person, other than a person who has been issued a license or permit by the board, who holds himself or herself out as a registered dental assistant, orthodontic assistant permitholder, dental sedation assistant permitholder, or registered dental assistant in extended functions, or uses any other term indicating or implying he or she is licensed or permitted by the board as such, is guilty of a misdemeanor.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 499, Sec. 45. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1773 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 7 - Dental Auxiliaries|Section 1773.

1773.  The provisions of Sections 1715, 1718, 1718.1, 1718.2, and 1718.3 shall govern the renewal, restoration, reinstatement, and reissuance of licenses issued under this article.The license shall continue in effect through the date provided in Section 1715 that next occurs after its issuance, when it shall expire if not renewed.(Added by renumbering Section 1766 by Stats. 2002, Ch. 810, Sec. 17. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1777 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 7 - Dental Auxiliaries|Section 1777.

1777.  While employed by or practicing in a primary care clinic or specialty clinic licensed pursuant to Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, in a primary care clinic exempt from licensure pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 1206 of the Health and Safety Code, or a clinic owned and operated by a hospital that maintains the primary contract with a county government to fill the county’s role under Section 17000 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the following shall apply:(a) A dental assistant, registered dental assistant, or registered dental assistant in extended functions may perform any extraoral duty under the direct supervision of a registered dental hygienist or registered dental hygienist in alternative practice.(b) A registered dental assistant or a registered dental assistant in extended functions may perform the following procedures under the direct supervision of a registered dental hygienist or a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1763:(1) Coronal polishing.(2) Application of topical fluoride.(3) Application of sealants, after providing evidence to the board of having completed a board-approved course in that procedure.(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 499, Sec. 46. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1800 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 8 - Dental Corporations|Section 1800.

1800.  A dental corporation is a corporation that is authorized to render professional services, as defined in Sections 13401 and 13401.5 of the Corporations Code, if that corporation, its shareholders, officers, directors, and employees rendering professional services who are dentists, physicians and surgeons, dental assistants, registered dental assistants, registered dental assistants in extended functions, registered dental hygienists, registered dental hygienists in extended functions, or registered dental hygienists in alternative practice are in compliance with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act (Part 4 (commencing with Section 13400) of Division 3 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code), this article, and other statutes, rules, and regulations applicable to a dental corporation and the conduct of its affairs. Subject to all applicable statutes, rules, and regulations, a dental corporation is entitled to practice dentistry. With respect to a dental corporation, the governmental agency referred to in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act is the Dental Board of California.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 549, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1804 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 8 - Dental Corporations|Section 1804.

1804.  Notwithstanding subdivision (i) of Section 1680 and subdivision (g) of Section 1701, the name of a dental corporation and any name or names under which it may be rendering professional services shall contain and be restricted to the name or the last name of one or more of the present, prospective, or former shareholders and shall include the words “dental corporation” or wording or abbreviations denoting corporate existence, unless otherwise authorized by a valid permit issued pursuant to Section 1701.5.(Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 477.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1805 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 8 - Dental Corporations|Section 1805.

1805.  Except as provided in Sections 13401.5 and 13403 of the Corporations Code, each director, shareholder, and officer of a dental corporation shall be a licensed person as defined in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 549, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1806 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 8 - Dental Corporations|Section 1806.

1806.  The income of a dental corporation attributable to professional services rendered while a shareholder is a disqualified person (as defined in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act) shall not in any manner accrue to the benefit of that shareholder or his or her shares in the dental corporation.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 168, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1807 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 8 - Dental Corporations|Section 1807.

1807.  A dental corporation shall not do or fail to do any act the doing of which or the failure to do which would constitute unprofessional conduct under any statute, rule or regulation now or hereafter in effect. In the conduct of its practice, it shall observe and be bound by such statutes, rules and regulations to the same extent as a person holding a license under Section 1634 of this code. The board shall have the same powers of suspension, revocation and discipline against a dental corporation as are now or hereafter authorized by Section 1670 of this code, or by any other similar statute against individual licensees, provided, however, that proceedings against a dental corporation shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, and the board shall have all the powers granted therein.(Added by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1375.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1808 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 8 - Dental Corporations|Section 1808.

1808.  The board may formulate and enforce rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and objectives of this article and the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, including rules and regulations requiring (a) that the articles of incorporation or bylaws of a dental corporation shall include a provision whereby the capital stock of that corporation owned by a disqualified person (as defined in the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act), or a deceased person, shall be sold to the corporation or to the remaining shareholders of that corporation within the time as the rules and regulations may provide, and (b) that a dental corporation shall provide adequate security by insurance or otherwise for claims against it by its patients arising out of the rendering of professional services.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 168, Sec. 7. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1900 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1900.

1900.  It is the intent of the Legislature by enactment of this article to permit the full utilization of registered dental hygienists, registered dental hygienists in alternative practice, and registered dental hygienists in extended functions in order to meet the dental care needs of all of the state’s citizens.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1901 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1901.

1901.  (a) There is hereby created in the Department of Consumer Affairs a Dental Hygiene Board of California in which the administration of this article is vested.(b) Whenever the terms “Dental Hygiene Committee of California” or “committee” are used in this article, they mean the Dental Hygiene Board of California.(c) Whenever the term “Dental Hygiene Committee of California” is used in any other law, it means the Dental Hygiene Board of California.(d) This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2024, and as of that date is repealed. Notwithstanding any other law, the repeal of this section renders the hygiene board subject to review by the appropriate policy committees of the Legislature.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 367, Sec. 10. (SB 607) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2024, by its own provisions.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1902 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1902.

1902.  For purposes of this article, the following definitions apply:(a) “Dental hygiene board” means the Dental Hygiene Board of California.(b) “Dental board” means the Dental Board of California.(c) “Direct supervision” means the supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who is required to be physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures.(d) “General supervision” means the supervision of dental procedures based on instructions given by a licensed dentist who is not required to be physically present in the treatment facility during the performance of those procedures.(e) “Oral prophylaxis” means preventive and therapeutic dental procedures that include bacterial debridements with complete removal, supra and subgingivally, of calculus, soft deposits, plaque, and stains, and the smoothing of tooth surfaces. The objective of this treatment is to create an environment in which the patient can maintain healthy hard and soft tissues.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 2. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1902.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1902.1.

1902.1.  Protection of the public shall be the highest priority for the dental hygiene board in exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. Whenever the protection of the public is inconsistent with other interests sought to be promoted, the protection of the public shall be paramount.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 3. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1902.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1902.2.

1902.2.  (a) A licensee shall report, upon initial licensure and any subsequent application for renewal or inactive license, the practice or employment status of the licensee, designated as one of the following:(1) Full-time practice or employment in a dental or dental hygiene practice of 32 hours per week or more in California.(2) Full-time practice or employment in a dental or dental hygiene practice of 32 hours or more outside of California.(3) Part-time practice or employment in a dental or dental hygiene practice for less than 32 hours per week in California.(4) Part-time practice or employment in a dental or dental hygiene practice for less than 32 hours per week outside of California.(5) Dental hygiene administrative employment that does not include direct patient care, as may be further defined by the dental hygiene board.(6) Retired.(7) Other practice or employment status, as may be further defined by the dental hygiene board.(b) Information collected pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be posted on the internet website of the dental hygiene board.(c) (1) A licensee may report on an application for renewal, and the dental hygiene board, as appropriate, shall collect, information regarding the licensee’s cultural background and foreign language proficiency.(2) Information collected pursuant to this subdivision shall be aggregated on an annual basis, based on categories utilized by the dental hygiene board in the collection of the data, into both statewide totals and ZIP Code of primary practice or employment location totals.(3) Aggregated information under this subdivision shall be compiled annually, and reported on the internet website of the dental hygiene board as appropriate, on or before July 1 of each year.(d) It is the intent of the Legislature to utilize moneys in the State Dental Hygiene Fund to pay any cost incurred by the dental hygiene board in implementing this section.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 4. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1902.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1902.3.

1902.3.  A registered dental hygienist licensed in another state may teach in a dental hygiene college without being licensed in this state if the person has a special permit. A special permit shall remain valid for a period of four years, subject to subdivision (g), after which time the permit shall not be renewed. The dental hygiene board may issue a special permit to practice dental hygiene in a discipline at a dental hygiene college in this state to any person who submits an application and satisfies all of the following eligibility requirements:(a) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having a pending contract with a California dental hygiene college approved by the dental hygiene board as a full-time or part-time professor, associate professor, assistant professor, faculty member, or instructor.(b) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having graduated from a dental hygiene college approved by the dental hygiene board.(c) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having been certified as a diplomate of a specialty committee or, in lieu thereof, establishing qualifications to take a specialty committee examination or furnishing satisfactory evidence of having completed an advanced educational program in a discipline from a dental hygiene college approved by the dental hygiene board.(d) Furnishing satisfactory evidence of having successfully completed an examination in California law and ethics developed and administered by the dental hygiene board.(e) If teaching during clinical practice sessions, furnishing satisfactory evidence of having successfully completed a course in periodontal soft-tissue curettage, local anesthesia, and nitrous oxide-oxygen analgesia approved by the dental hygiene board.(f) Complying with the fingerprint submission requirements as provided by Section 1916.(g) Paying an application fee, subject to a biennial renewal fee, as provided by subdivision (k) of Section 1944.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 491, Sec. 1. (SB 534) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Bus & Prof Code § 1904 (2021)
2021 California Code|Business and Professions Code - BPC|DIVISION 2 - HEALING ARTS|CHAPTER 4 - Dentistry|ARTICLE 9 - Dental Hygienists|Section 1904.

1904.  The dental hygiene board shall meet at least two times each calendar year and shall conduct additional meetings in appropriate locations that are necessary to transact its business.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 456, Sec. 7. (SB 786) Effective January 1, 2020.)