Application to Obtain Permit for Mobile Dental Clinic

The Dental Board of California (Board) issues a Mobile Dental Clinic permit to dentists who wish to practice dentistry using a self-contained facility pursuant to Business and Professions Code (BPC) section 1657 and California Code of Regulations (CCR), title 16, section 1049.

Application Requirements

  • Submit a completed application online through BreEZe or by mail using a paper application. The paper application can be found at the following link: Application for Mobile Dental Clinic. It should be mailed to the following address:

    Dental Board of California 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1550
    Sacramento, CA 95815

  • Pay a non-refundable application fee of $100 (unless exempt under BPC § 1658, subd. (b)(7)). If tax exempt, please submit a copy of the exemption.
  • Possess a current and active dentist license.

Note: Mobile Dental Clinic permits are non-transferable.

Renewing Your Permit

A permit to operate a mobile dental clinic expires at the same time as the permit holder’s dentist license, which is every two years. The renewal must be submitted online through BreEZe and include the renewal fee of $100.00.

Processing Time

An application may be approved in as little as 30 days if the application is complete and submitted with all required documentation. However, the standard processing time is 4 weeks.

For more information, call (916) 263-2300 or email dentalboard@dca.ca.gov.