California Dental Practice Act

  • Estimated Time: 120 minutes
  • Credits: 2.0 CEU
  • Passing Score: 70%

Course Overview

This course meets the standards of the Dental Board of California (DBC) for a comprehensive review of the California Dental Practice Act (CDPA). All licensed dental professionals are mandated by the California Code of Regulation 1600 to receive instruction before each license renewal period. The course covers basics about the governing board, statutory mandates about the scope of dental practice for auxiliaries, laws governing the prescription of drugs, mandatory state and national associations interpretations for dental professionals. This course also includes the most recent 2016 updates from the Dental Board. The DBC publishes a compilation of the Dental Practice Act and related laws, which can be ordered from the Board directly. This course is suitable for all members of the dental team.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand and summarize the role of the Dental Board of California.
  • Understand elements of licensure.
  • Describe enforcement ability of the Dental Board.
  • Know the basics of laws about prescription medications.
  • Understand diversion programs.
  • Identify who are mandated reporters of abuse, violence, neglect.
  • Discuss basic ethics related to dental practice and the law.
  • Know the scope of practice for auxiliaries, like direct and indirect supervision of clinical tasks.