California Occupational License
Dental Assistant - Registered
Department of Consumer Affairs
Dental Board of California
Administration Unit
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
Address: | 2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1550 Sacramento, CA 95815 |
Phone Number: | (916) 263-2300
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Fax Number: | (916) 263-2140
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E-mail Address: | dentalboard@dca.ca.gov |
Internet Address: | http://www.dbc.ca.gov |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Fees: Application: $20
Practical Examination: $60
Written Examination: $43
Law and Ethics Written Examination: $23
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.
Occupation Title | SOC Code |
Dental Assistants | 319091 |