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California Dental Practice Act

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Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Summarize the California Dental Practice Act.

  2. List the governing agencies of the dental profession and define their functions.

  3. Describe the legal role and responsibilities of the dentist and dental auxiliaries.

  4. Distinguish between direct and indirect supervision and define which auxiliary responsibilities are in each category.

  5. Describe the various laws regarding licenses in the dental profession.

  6. Know where to find the yearly updates of the Dental Practice Act.

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