| The California Dental Practice Act and You 2024
California law requires that every dental professional is responsible for understanding and following the regulations and statutes governing the practice of dentistry. Violations can result in loss of license or discipline and criminal prosecution. This course fulfills the California Law requirement for re-licensure (dental, dental hygiene, dental assisting). Learning Outcomes After completing this course, program attendees should be able to:
- Describe the scope of practice for dentists, dental hygienists, and registered dental assistants in California.
- Describe all the aspects of the licensure process for oral health care providers in California.
- Explain the differences between the law and standard of care for dentistry, dental hygiene, and dental
assisting.
- Describe the mandated reporter requirements for child and elder abuse.
Infection Control Update for 2024 Protect yourself! Provide safe dental care for your patients!
This course fulfills the infection control requirement for re-licensure (dental, dental hygiene, dental assisting). Learning Outcomes After completing this course, program attendees should be able to:
- Discuss the minimum standards for infection control as required by the DBC and DHBC
- Describe the OSHA and Cal/OSHA regulations as they apply to dentistry
- List the potential pathogens and the modes of transmission that can result in infections acquired in a
dental practice setting
- Discuss the strategies for preventing disease transmission in the dental practice setting
- Describe the various strategies for dental healthcare workers to stay healthy in the workplace
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