Every person who is now or hereafter licensed to practice dentistry in this state shall register on forms prescribed by the board, his or her place of practice with the executive officer of the Dental Board of California, or, if he or she has more than one place of practice, all of the places of practice, or, if he or she has no place of practice, to so notify the executive officer of the board. A person licensed by the board shall register with the executive officer within 30 days after the date of his or her license.
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Section § 1650
If you're a licensed dentist in California, you need to inform the Dental Board of California where you practice. You have to do this within 30 days of getting your license. If you work in multiple places, let them know each location. If you have no practice location, you must also inform them of that.
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Section § 1650.1
This law requires that every applicant and licensee who has an email address must report it to the board by July 1, 2016. The email addresses are kept confidential and not shared publicly. Additionally, the board will send out an email each year asking applicants and licensees to verify that their email address is still up to date.
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 1650.1(a) Every applicant and licensee who has an electronic mail address shall report to the board that electronic mail address no later than July 1, 2016. The electronic mail address shall be considered confidential and not subject to public disclosure.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 1650.1(b) The board shall annually send an electronic notice to each applicant and licensee that requests confirmation from the applicant or licensee that his or her electronic mail address is current.
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Section § 1651
If a dentist in California changes their practice location, they must inform the dental board within a month. If they don’t, their license won’t be renewed until they pay a penalty. When renewing a license, dentists must declare if they’ve changed their practice address and the date of the change. This information can serve as proof for the board.
Any dentist who removes his place of practice shall register each change made by him within one month after making said change. In the event any licensed dentist fails to notify the board of any change in the address of his place of practice within the time prescribed by this section, the board shall not renew such person’s license until the penalty fixed by this chapter is paid. An applicant for renewal of a license to practice dentistry shall specify in his application whether he has changed the address of his place of practice, and if so, the date of such change, and the board may accept such statement as evidence of such fact.
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Section § 1653
This law states that the secretary is responsible for issuing a registration certificate to every licensed individual and their registered office. This certificate or license can be used as solid proof in court for the details it contains.
The secretary shall issue a certificate of registration for each licentiate hereunder and for each office registered by such licentiate. The license and certificate may be offered as primary evidence in all courts of the facts therein stated.
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Section § 1654
If you have a professional license and legally change your name, you need to update your registration with the board within 10 days. The board will then note your old name on your record.
Any licensed person who shall change his or her name according to law shall, within 10 days after that change, reregister with the executive officer of the board and the executive officer shall make a marginal note of the former name of the licentiate.
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Section § 1655
If a person doesn't register their professional license within six months of receiving it, they automatically lose the license. To get it back, they must apply in writing and pay a fee to the board.
Any failure on the part of any person holding such license to register it as directed for a period of six months after its issuance shall ipso facto work a forfeiture of his license, and it shall not be restored except upon the written application and payment to the board of the fee provided for restoration of license.
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Section § 1656
Starting from January 1, 1985, any dentist in California or anyone working in a dental office who uses dental X-ray machines must either complete a board-approved course in radiation safety or have passed a board exam on radiation safety before 1985. The course must be taught by qualified individuals, and the board will set rules for what makes an instructor qualified.
On and after January 1, 1985, every dentist licensed to practice dentistry in the state and any person working in a dentist’s office who operates dental radiographic equipment shall meet at least one of the following requirements:
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 1656(a) Pass a course, approved by the board, in radiation safety which includes theory and clinical application in radiographic technique. The board shall require the courses to be taught by persons qualified in radiographic technique and shall adopt regulations specifying the qualifications for course instructors.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 1656(b) Have passed a radiation safety examination conducted by the board prior to January 1, 1985.
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Section § 1657
This law defines "mobile dental units" and "portable dental units" as facilities or equipment for providing dental care outside traditional dental offices. These units must be registered and follow specific guidelines set by the dental board, including having a licensed dentist responsible, ensuring availability of follow-up care, and maintaining treatment records. Certain exemptions apply, such as if the mobile units are operated by entities exempt from state licensure, or if the mobile unit is temporarily used by a dentist because their usual office is unusable due to disaster. However, even exempt units must notify the board when they start offering services. Compliance with these regulations is necessary to ensure continuity and safety of care.
(a)CA Business & Professions Code § 1657(a) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 1657(a)(1) “Mobile dental unit” means a self-contained facility, which may include a trailer or van, in which dentistry is practiced that may be moved, towed, or transported from one location to another.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 1657(a)(2) “Portable dental unit” means a self-contained unit housing equipment used for providing dental treatment that is transported to, and used on a temporary basis at, nondental office locations.
(b)CA Business & Professions Code § 1657(b) A
mobile dental unit, or a dental practice that routinely uses portable dental units to provide treatment in nondental office locations, shall be registered and operated in accordance with regulations established by the board. These regulations shall not be designed to prevent or lessen competition in service areas. The regulations shall require the registrant to identify a licensed dentist
responsible for the mobile dental unit or portable practice, and shall include, but shall not be limited to, requirements for availability of followup and emergency care, maintenance and availability of provider and patient records, and treatment information to be provided to patients and other appropriate parties. A mobile dental unit, or a dental practice using portable dental units, registered and operated in accordance with the board’s regulations and that has paid the fees established by the board, including a mobile dental unit registered for the purpose specified in subdivision (e), shall otherwise be
exempt from this article and Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 1658).
(c)CA Business & Professions Code § 1657(c) A mobile service unit, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 1765.105 of the Health and Safety Code, and a mobile dental unit or portable dental unit operated by an entity that is exempt from licensure pursuant to subdivision (b), (c), or (h) of Section 1206 of the Health and Safety Code, are exempt from this article and Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 1658). Notwithstanding this exemption, the owner or operator of the mobile unit shall notify the board within 60 days of the date on which dental services are first delivered in the mobile unit, or the date on which the mobile unit’s application pursuant to Section 1765.130 of the Health and Safety Code is approved, whichever is earlier.
(d)CA Business & Professions Code § 1657(d) A licensee practicing in a mobile unit described in subdivision (c) is not subject to subdivision (b) as to that mobile unit.
(e)CA Business & Professions Code § 1657(e) Notwithstanding Section 1625, a licensed dentist shall be permitted to operate a mobile dental unit provided by his or her property and casualty insurer as a temporary substitute site for the
practice registered by him or her pursuant to Section 1650 as long as both of the following apply:
(1)CA Business & Professions Code § 1657(e)(1) The licensed dentist’s registered place of practice has been rendered and remains unusable due to loss or calamity.
(2)CA Business & Professions Code § 1657(e)(2) The licensee’s insurer registers the mobile dental unit with the board in compliance with subdivision (b).
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