Full-Day California Dental Compliance Course

Location: Seascape Golf Club

Session 1 - 2 hours

California Dental Practice Act

DESCRIPTION

This course breaks down the California Dental Practice Act into practical, easy-to-understand concepts for the whole

dental team. Attendees review the statutes and regulations that govern dentistry in California, including scope of practice, supervision, licensure and renewal, documentation, and professional conduct. The focus is on applying legal standards in daily operations to reduce risk and support compliant patient care. Meets the Dental Board of California requirement for license renewal.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Identify the statutes and regulations that govern the practice of dentistry in California
  • Explain scope of practice, supervision, and delegation rules for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants
  • Describe licensure, license renewal, and continuing education requirements
  • Recognize the Dental Board's enforcement authority and the consequences of unprofessional conduct
  • Apply informed consent, documentation, and patient record requirements under California law
  • Integrate legal and ethical responsibilities into daily dental practice

 

Session 2 - 2 hours

Cal/OSHA Compliance for the Dental Office

DESCRIPTION

This session gives dental teams the knowledge and tools to meet Cal/OSHA requirements in the dental workplace.
Attendees review the written programs every California dental office needs, employee safety training, exposure control,

hazard communication, and emergency preparedness, with practical steps to stay inspection-ready.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Identify the Cal/OSHA standards and regulations that apply to dental settings
  • Develop and maintain required written programs, including the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)
  • Implement an Exposure Control Plan that meets the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
  • Apply the Hazard Communication Standard, including labeling and Safety Data Sheet management
  • Demonstrate safe use of PPE, engineering controls, and sharps injury prevention
  • Maintain training records and injury logs to prepare for inspections

 

 

Session 3 - 2 hours

 

Infection Control for California License Renewal

DESCRIPTION

This session provides a California-specific review of dental infection control and meets the Dental Board of California
infection control requirement for license renewal. Attendees review disease transmission and the chain of infection, the
California Minimum Standards for Infection Control (Title 16, CCR §1005), and current CDC guidance for dental

settings, with a focus on standard precautions, instrument processing, waterline safety, and documentation.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Explain disease transmission and the chain of infection in dentistry
  • Describe the California Minimum Standards for Infection Control and relevant CDC guidelines
  • Demonstrate proper hand hygiene and correct selection and use of PPE
  • Apply correct instrument processing and sterilization monitoring procedures
  • Implement environmental surface disinfection and dental unit waterline maintenance protocols
  • Maintain accurate infection control documentation to support compliance
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