California Dental Practice Act: Where’s the Line?

California Dental Practice Act: Where's the Line?
(2 HOURS) Earn 2 CDE credits

This seminar reviews the DPA topics and regulations that are required for re-licensure including information and updates to the Dental Practice Act and other statutes. Topics include scope of practice, drug prescribing, licensure and qualifications, supervision of auxiliaries, professional conduct, mandated reporting and consent. Examples of law violations, unprofessional conduct and difficult legal challenges will be discussed.

After attending the course, attendees will be familiar with:

  • The scope of regulations addressed in the DPA
  • How DPA regulations define dental practice limits
  • How to find answers to legal questions addressed by the DPA
  • How the California Dental Board enforces the DPA and where to locate resources to further their knowledge in this topic

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California Dental Practice Act: Where's the Line?

Instructor: Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS
Monday, February 28, 2022 | 7:00 PM Pacific Time

Cost to Participate

AAMS Members: Free of Charge
Nonmembers: $50 fee per course/per person
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Ms. Dewhirst graduated from the University of Southern California, practiced dental hygiene for 20 years, is adjunct dental hygiene faculty at West Coast University and a member of Sigma Phi Alpha. Ms. Dewhirst is consistently listed as one of the nation’s “Leaders in CE”, presents over 80 seminars a year, is featured at major U.S. and Canadian Dental Conferences, and is a member of the California Dental Association Speakers Bureau. She has had many articles published in dental peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to dental textbooks and guidance documents.

Post-test CDE

Your CDE certificate will be emailed to you.

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  • California Dental Practice Act: Where’s the Line?

  • The Armenian American Medical Society is accredited by the Dental Board of California to provide continuing dental education. The Armenian American Medical Society designates this webinar for a maximum of 2 hours of Continuing Dental Education.

Webinar Information

Date: February 28, 2022

Time: 07:00 pm

California Dental Practice Act: Where’s the Line?
Monday, February 28, 2022 | 7:00 PM Pacific Time

Instructor: Nancy Dewhirst, RDH, BS