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Dental Assistant - Registered
License Description Dental Assistant - Registered Fees: Application: $120 Practical Examination: $60 Written Examination: $43 Law and Ethics Written Examination: $38.50 Examination Frequency: Four times a year. Exam Locations: Statewide (Contact Dental Board for locations). Experience Requirement: Graduation from a Board-approved dental assistant program or 15 months on-the-job training as a dental assistant for a licensed dentist. Completion of approved courses in Radiation Safety, Coronal Polishing, 8-hour Infection Control course, 2-hour Dental Practice Act course, Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support course. Average Time to Process Application: 30 days. Renewal Period: Biennially (every second year). Comments: All dentists utilizing a dental assistant must post the duties and functions of a dental assistant as allowed by the Board. (California Code of Regulations, Section 1068). Authority: Business and Professions Code, Section 1752. California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Chapter 3, Article 3.
Licensing Agency
Department of Consumer Affairs
Dental Board of California
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1550
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263 2300
dentalboard@dca.ca.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans Expedited processing is available for military and spouses
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education Degree required
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 08/09/2023
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