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Regulations - Chapter 2, Article 2

TITLE 16. PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL REGULATIONS
DIVISION 10. DENTAL BOARD OF CALIFORNIA
CHAPTER 2. DENTISTS
ARTICLE 2. APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE

Section 1028. Application for Licensure.
Section 1029. Approval of Applications.
Section 1030. Theory Examination.

Section 1028. Application for Licensure.

(a) An applicant for licensure as a dentist shall submit an "Application for Licensure to Practice Dentistry" (WREB) or "Application for Examination for Licensure to Practice Dentistry" which are forms prescribed by the board and the application shall be accompanied by the following information and fees:
  1. (1) The application and examination(s) fees as set by Section 1021;
  2. (2) Satisfactory evidence that the applicant has met all applicable requirements in Section 1628 of the Code;
  3. (3) Two classifiable sets of fingerprints or a Live Scan form and applicable fee;
  4. (4) Where applicable, a record of any previous dental practice and verification of license status in each state or jurisdiction in which licensure as a dentist has been attained;
  5. (5) Except for applicants qualifying pursuant to Section 1632(c)(2), satisfactory evidence of liability insurance or of financial responsibility in accordance with Section 1628(c) of the code. For purposes of that subsection:
  6. (A) Liability insurance shall be deemed satisfactory if it is either occurrence-type liability insurance or claims-made type liability insurance with a minimum five year reporting endorsement, issued by an insurance carrier authorized by the Insurance Commissioner to transact business in this State, in the amount of $100,000 for a single occurrence and $300,000 for multiple occurrences, and which covers injuries sustained or claimed to be sustained by a dental patient in the course of the licensing examination as a result of the applicant's actions.
  7. (B) "Satisfactory evidence of financial responsibility" means posting with the board a $300,000 surety bond.
  8. (6) Applicant's name, social security number, address of residency, mailing address if different from address of residency, date of birth, and telephone number;
  9. (7) Applicant's preferred examination site(s) in California unless the applicant has passed the Western Regional Examining Board examination;
  10. (8) Any request for accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act;
  11. (9) A 2-inch by 2-inch passport style photograph of the applicant, submitted with the "Application for Licensure to Practice Dentistry (WREB)";
  12. (10) Information regarding applicant's education including dental education and postgraduate study;
  13. (11) Certification from the dean of the qualifying dental school attended by the applicant to certify the date the applicant graduated;
  14. (12) Information regarding whether the applicant has any pending or had in the past any charges filed against a dental license or other healing arts license;
  15. (13) Information regarding any prior disciplinary action(s) taken against the applicant regarding any dental license or other healing arts license held by the applicant including actions by the United States Military, United States Public Health Service or other federal government entity. "Disciplinary action" includes, but is not limited to, suspension, revocation, probation, confidential discipline, consent order, letter of reprimand or warning, or any other restriction or action taken against a dental license. If an applicant answers "yes", he or she shall provide the date of the effective date of disciplinary action, the state where the discipline occurred, the date(s), charges convicted of, disposition and any other information requested by the board;
  16. (14) Information as to whether the applicant is currently the subject of any pending investigation by any governmental entity. If the applicant answers "yes," he or she shall provide any additional information requested by the board;
  17. (15) Information regarding any instances in which the applicant was denied a dental license, denied permission to practice dentistry, or denied permission to take a dental board examination. If the applicant answers "yes", he or she shall provide the state or country where the denial took place, the date of the denial, the reason for denial, and any other information requested by the board;
  18. (16) Information as to whether the applicant has ever surrendered a license to practice dentistry in another state or country. If the applicant answers "yes," additional information shall be provided including state or country of surrender, date of surrender, reason for surrender, and any other information requested by the board;
  19. (17) Information as to whether the applicant has ever been convicted of any crime including infractions, misdemeanors and felonies unless the conviction was for an infraction with a fine of less than $300. "Conviction" for purposes of this subparagraph includes a plea of no contest and any conviction that has been set aside pursuant to Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code. Therefore, applicants shall disclose any convictions in which the applicant entered a plea of no contest and any convictions that were subsequently set aside pursuant to Section 1203.4 of the Penal Code.
  20. (18) Whether the applicant is in default on a United States Department of Health and Human Services education loan pursuant to Section 685 of the Code.
  21. (19) Any other information the board is authorized to consider when determining if an applicant meets all applicable requirements for examination and licensure; and
  22. (20) A certification, under the penalty of perjury, by the applicant that the information on the application is true and correct;

(b) Completed applications shall be filed with the board not later than 45 days prior to the date set for the beginning of the examination for which application is made. An application shall not be deemed incomplete for failure to establish compliance with educational requirements if the application is accompanied by a certification from an approved school that the applicant is expected to graduate from that school prior to such examination and if the approved school certifies not less than 15 days prior to examination that the applicant has in fact graduated from that school.
(c) In addition to complying with the applicable provisions contained in subsections (a) through (b) above, an applicant for licensure as a dentist upon passage of Western Regional Examining Board ( "WREB") examination shall also furnish evidence of having successfully passed, on or after January 1, 2005, the WREB examination.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1628 and 1628.5, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY
  1. Renumbering and amendment of subsection (c) to subsection (b)(5), subsection (c)(1) to subsection (b)(5)(A), subsection (c)(2) to subsection (b)(5)(B), subsection (d) to subsection (c) and new subsection (d) filed 4-27-87; operative 4-27-87 (Register 87, No. 18).
  2. Amendment of subsections (c) and (d) filed 2-22-88; operative 3-23-88 (Register 88, No. 10).
  3. Amendment of section and Note filed 3-13-2006 as an emergency; operative 3-13-2006 (Register 2006, No. 11). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 7-11-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
  4. Amendment of section and note refiled 7-12-2006 as an emergency; operative 7-12-2006 (Register 2006, No. 28). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 11-9-2006 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
  5. Reinstatement on 11-10-2006 of section as it existed prior to 3-13-2006 emergency amendment by operation of Government Code section11346.1(f) (Register 2006, No. 46).
  6. Amendment of section and note refiled 11-15-2006 as an emergency; operative 11-15-2006 (Register 2006, No. 46). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 3-15-2007 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

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Section 1029. Approval of Applications.

Permission to take an examination shall be granted to those applicants who have paid the necessary fees and whose credentials have been approved by the executive officer. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to limit the board's authority to seek from an applicant such other information as may be deemed necessary to evaluate the applicant's qualifications.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 1628 and 1628.5, Business and Professions Code.

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Section 1030. Theory Examination.
An applicant shall successfully complete the National Board of Dental Examiners' examination prior to taking the California examination and shall submit confirmation thereof to the board. Such confirmation must be received in the board office not less than 30 days prior to the examination date requested.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1630, 1632 and 1633.5, Business and Professions Code.

HISTORY
  1. New section filed 10-15-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 42).
  2. Repealer and renumbering and amendment of former section 1007 to section 1030 filed 7-12-95; operative 8-11-95 (Register 95, No. 28).
  3. Repealer and new section heading, repealer and new section, and amendment of Note filed 2-13-98; operative 3-15-98 (Register 98, No. 7).