California Business and Professions Code
§ 1907
BPC § 1907 Effective Jan 1, 2025Div. 2 · Ch. 4 · Art. 9
Statute text
View on leginfo.ca.govThe following functions may be performed by a registered dental hygienist, in addition to those authorized pursuant to Sections 1908 to 1914, inclusive:
(a)All functions that may be performed by a registered dental assistant.
(b)All persons holding a license as a registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions as of December 31, 2005, are authorized to perform the duties of a registered dental assistant specified in this chapter. All persons issued a license as a registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions on or after January 1, 2006, shall apply for and receive a registered dental assistant license in accordance with subdivision (d) of Section 1752.1 and successfully complete any additional education required by subdivision (b) of Section 1752.4 prior to performance of the duties of a registered dental assistant specified in this chapter.
Legislative history
Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 483, Sec. 67. (SB 1453) Effective January 1, 2025.