Updated 2026: Infection Control and CA Dental Practice Act

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Saturday, August 15, 2026

8 am - 12:15 pm

4 CE units

$50 CDHA members

$75 non-CDHA members

with Cathy Draper, RDH, MS

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Infection Control Course Description:

 

This course fulfills the infection control requirement for re-licensure (dental, dental hygiene, dental

assisting).

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Course Objectives:

 

• 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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CA Dental Practice Act Course Description:

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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 as well as criminal prosecution. This course fulfills the California Law requirement for re-
licensure (dental, dental hygiene, dental assisting).

Course Objectives:

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• Describe the scope of practice for dentists, dental hygienists, registered dental hygienists in alternative practice, registered dental assistants and extended function dental assistants and dental hygienists 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 as they relate to dentistry, dental hygiene and dental assisting.

• Describe the mandated reporter requirements for child abuse, elder abuse, and victims of domestic violence.

• Discuss the ethical responsibilities of a licensed oral health care professional in California.