CALIFORNIA DENTAL PRACTICE ACT
Ann DaPrato, RDA & Lisa Saiia, RDA
Course Contents:
Instructions |
Objectives |
Introduction |
Definitions |
Practitioners of Dentistry (Scope of Practice) |
Fact Sheet |
Diversion Program |
Acts in Violation of the Dental Practice Act |
Laws Governing the Prescribing of Drugs |
Requirements for Renewal of License |
Lost, Destroyed or Mutilated Licenses |
| Change of Name |
| Use of Auxiliaries in a Dental Practice |
| Infection Control (Minimum Standards for Infection Control) |
| Conclusion |
| Bibliography |
| Test Questions |
| Answer Sheet |
| Course Evaluation |
Course Objectives:
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Understand the authority and function of the Department of Consumer Affairs, the Dental Board of California and their role for Practitioners of Dentistry |
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Review and describe the Practitioners of Dentistry (Scope of Practice) |
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Understand the Acts of Violation of the Dental Practice Act |
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Identify unprofessional conduct, failure to comply with the Dental Practice Act and the consequences |
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Understand the laws governing the prescribing of drugs |
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Explain the requirements for license renewal, including continuing education requirements |
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Define the use of auxiliaries on a dental practice, understand the difference between direct and general supervision |
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Explain the auxiliary duties and settings in each license category |
