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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 2Ch. 4Art. 1§ 1611 Dental Licensing Board Authority

§ 1611 Dental Licensing Board Authority

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§ 1611 Dental Licensing Board Authority

Key Takeaways

  • •The board makes sure people follow the rules for being a dentist or dental assistant.
  • •They test people who want to be dentists or dental assistants to see if they know their stuff.
  • •If you pass the test and follow the rules, you get a license to work.
  • •The board also collects fees from people who want to be dentists or dental assistants.

Example

Someone wants to become a dentist.

They have to take a test from the board. If they pass and follow all the rules, the board gives them a license to work as a dentist. They also have to pay some fees.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1611 Dental Licensing Board Authority

The board shall carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of this chapter. It shall examine all applicants for a license or permit to practice dentistry and dental assisting, according to the provisions of this chapter, and shall issue licenses and permits to practice dentistry and dental assisting in this state to such applicants as successfully pass all applicable licensing and permitting examinations administered by the board, or any regional or national testing entity designated to administer licensing or permitting examinations, and otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter. The board shall collect and apply all fees as directed by this chapter. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 703, Sec. 7. (SB 1491) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

boardlicensepermitdentistrydental assistingexaminationsfees

Related Statutes

  • § 1612 Dental Licensing Records
  • § 1602 Dental Board Membership Requirements
  • § 1606 Board Officer Election Rules
  • § 1611.3 Dental Board Notice Requirements
  • § 1611.5 Dental Practice Inspections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 1611.
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