This section establishes that it contains the rules about dentistry in the state's Business and Professions Code, and it's officially called the Dental Practice Act. So, if any law mentions the Dental Practice Act, it's talking about this set of rules.

This law sets up the Dental Board of California within the Department of Consumer Affairs. The board is made up of eight dentists, two dental assistants, and five members from the public. Among the dentists, one should be from a California dental college and another from a nonprofit dental clinic. They handle examinations, enforcement, and other relevant areas. This board replaces any mentioned Board of Dental Examiners in this chapter and can continue disciplinary actions of the old board. The current setup is temporary and will be reviewed in 2029, unless renewed.

This law section explains that committees within a board have the power to review and evaluate proposals for changes to regulations concerning their area. They can hold informational meetings to discuss these changes and then make recommendations to the board. Their reports must include the exact wording of the proposed changes and the reasons supporting them. However, this section doesn't interfere with the Dental Hygiene Board of California's separate powers to manage its own regulations.

This law requires a board to review and report on incidents involving anesthesia in dentistry. They must look at data about bad outcomes from different types of sedation (like deep sedation and general anesthesia) and check professional guidelines. They need to report findings to the Legislature by 2022, and these reports have to be submitted according to a specific government code. Additionally, they should provide details on children's deaths due to anesthesia during their regular reviews. All related data must be kept for at least 15 years.

This law allows the board to approve a different training program for handling pediatric dental anesthesia emergencies instead of requiring Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification, as long as the alternative training is just as effective or better, covering critical areas like pediatric life support and airway management.

This California law section covers how and for how long members are appointed to a particular board. Except for the initial appointments, board members are appointed for four-year terms and stay in office until their successors are appointed, with a maximum of two terms allowed. Vacancies are filled within 30 days for the remainder of the term. The Governor appoints several members, including public members, a dental hygienist, a dental assistant, and licensed dentists, while the Senate Committee on Rules and the Speaker of the Assembly each appoint a public member. Initial appointments have staggered terms of one to four years to set up a rotation.

If a person has already served two full terms on the Dental Board of California, they can't be reappointed. However, if they filled in for someone else during an unfinished term, that part doesn't count towards the two-term limit.

This law states that the board has to choose a president, vice president, and secretary from among its members. It also says that this rule takes priority over another part of the law when it comes to picking these officers.

This law explains that special meetings can happen whenever the board decides, or if the board president or at least four board members request it. Members who aren't calling the meeting must receive a written notice with details like the meeting's time, place, and purpose at least 15 days before it happens.

This law says that meetings can happen anytime and anywhere if all necessary members agree, either in writing or by showing up.

To conduct official business at meetings, at least eight board members must be present.

This law explains that the board is responsible for overseeing the licensing of dentists and dental assistants in the state. It examines applicants for these positions and grants licenses and permits to those who pass the necessary exams. The board also handles the collection and use of fees related to these processes.

This law allows the dental board to check the records and workplaces of dentists and dental assistants if there's a complaint that they broke any rules or laws. If a dentist or assistant refuses this inspection, they could lose their license or permit.

This section requires the board to maintain a list of everyone who has been licensed or permitted to practice dentistry or dental assisting. Additionally, the board must keep other records that clearly document all its actions and decisions.

This law states that there is an official seal used by the Dental Board of California, and it must have the board's name on it.

This section allows the board to make rules about how they conduct meetings and exams, issue licenses, and set standards for dental schools and programs. They can also decide what topics applicants need to be tested on and how to enforce these rules. Any changes to the rules must follow certain procedures set by a broader legal framework called the Administrative Procedure Act.

The members of the board are entitled to receive a daily allowance and reimbursement for expenses, as detailed in another section of the law.

This law allows the board to hire investigators, clerical staff, and other needed assistants. They can also appoint their own attorney and decide on their duties and pay. Board members and employees can be reimbursed for travel costs. Investigators must have special training to look into dental practice activities.

If a certified copy of the board's books is presented, it serves as strong proof in California courts.

This section outlines that the board's original documents must be stored at the office of the executive officer. If someone wants a certified copy of any of these documents, they can request it from the executive officer by paying a fee. This fee goes into the State Dentistry Fund.

This law says that when an accusation related to dental care quality is filed, the Dental Board must give a copy to the Director of the Department of Managed Health Care. If information is accidentally released, nobody involved can be sued unless they knew it was false and acted maliciously. The board must also keep certain reports confidential as provided by another specific law.

This law requires that any documents related to an applicant's examination be kept by the board for at least one year after the exam is passed successfully. Before these documents can be destroyed, they can only be looked at by board members, the applicant or their designated person, or in specific legal proceedings. The director also has inspection rights under certain conditions.

This law says that even though there are normal rules around record-keeping, the dental board in California is not required to keep the exam papers from the National Board of Dental Examiners.

This law specifies who can be chosen as examiners for dentistry licensure exams in California. Examiners must have a valid dental or dental assistant license in California and at least five years of practice experience. Additionally, they cannot hold a teaching position in the same field unless they are a portfolio examiner.