Dental Board of California
The Dental Board of California licenses and regulates over 100,000 licensees; consisting of dentists (DDS), registered dental assistants (RDA), and registered dental assistants in extended functions (RDAEF). In addition, the Board has the responsibility for setting the duties and functions of unlicensed dental assistants. The Board’s highest priority is the protection of the public when exercising its licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions. The primary methods by which the Board achieves this goal are: issuing licenses to eligible applicants; investigating complaints against licensees and disciplining licensees for violations of the Dental Practice Act; monitoring licensees whose licenses have been placed on probation; and managing the Diversion Program for licensees whose practice may be impaired due to abuse of dangerous drugs or alcohol.
Quick Hits
- RDAEF Licensure Requirements Effective January 1, 2022
- Orthodontic Assistant Permit (OAP) Examination Modifications
- New Prescribing Laws Take Effect January 1, 2022.
- Fraud Alert – July 8, 2021
- FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Now Available
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands Statewide Beginning March 15, 2021
- Updates – CURES Fee Increase
- How To Get Vaccinated
- Executive Order Extending Liability Protection To Licensees Participating In Vaccination Efforts
- Expedited Licensure for Refugees, Asylees, and Holders of Special Immigrant Visas
- AB 528 - New Requirements For Reporting Dispensed Controlled Substances
- DCA News Release - AB 149
- AB 149 - New Requirements for Control Substances Prescription forms beginning January 1, 2021
- Paperless Renewal - Coming to the Dental Board of California in July 2021
- Hospital Cyber Attack
- Suicide Prevention: Provider Resource Letter with Tools and Resources
- Dental Board of California Acceptance of WREB and ADEX Manikin-Based Examinations
- Update on Impacts Related to COVID-19
- Important Changes to Licensure Requirements for Dentists Beginning January 1, 2020
- Statewide Opioid Safety Workgroup alert-Don’t Drop your Patients.
- Fraud Scam Alert
- Notice Of Re-Evaluation Workshop
- Prescription Form Requirements Effective March 11, 2019
- 2018 Sunset Review Report
- Cures Mandatory Use Begins October 2, 2018
- Governor Newsom Announces Tax Relief and Grants Now Available to Business Owners
- Registered Dental Assistant General And Law And Ethics Candidate Handbook Now Available
- Courtesy Reporting Form
- Non-Compliant Security Forms For Prescribing Controlled Substances In California
- Cures 2.0 Registration Reminder
- Notice Of New Application Fee For Dentistry Law & Ethics Written Examination
- Notice For Licensees Expiring On January 31, 2018
- Fee Increase Effective October 19, 2017
- Effective Immediately – Governor Signs Legislation Authorizing Dental Board Of California To License Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) During Suspension Of The RDA Practical Examination
- Suspension Of The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) Practical Examination
- CURES Update
- Potential License Denial Or Suspension For Failure To Pay Taxes
