California Dental Practice Act

A mandatory two-hour course required by the Dental Board of California for all dental licensees seeking renewal of their license. This course will cover acts that are in violation of the Dental Practice Act including utilization and scope of practice for auxiliaries, scope of practice for dentistry, laws governing the prescribing of drugs, citations, fines, revocation, suspension and license renewal regulations and supporting regulations. You will receive two continuing education units in Infection Control upon completion of this course.

Section 01 (RCED 949K-01) - Enrollment begins 7/1/08

Date: November 21, 2008 - 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Continuing Education Building, Room 107
Instructor: Jeannie Pittman
Fee: $40

Who should enroll?

All California dental licensees, dentists, RDAs, and RDHs.

Topics include:

• Scope of Practice
• Requirements for Licence Renewal
• Use of Auxiliaries and their duties in a dental practice
• Prescribing of Drugs
• New Narcotic Requirements effective July 1, 2004 through January 1, 2005
• Violations of the Dental Practice Act and much more

Bio

Ms. Pittman has been teaching for six years. Ms. Pittman is a continuing education provider for the Dental Board of California and teaches the California Dental Practice Act for license renewal in addition to Infection Control for California license renewal. Ms. Pittman is an approved trainer by the United States Department of Labor to instruct up to 30 continuing education hours in the GISO CFR 29, throughout the country. She also provides instruction for the Annual Cal-OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard and all programs required by Cal-OSHA, including Hazardous Communication, Injury & Illness Prevention Programs, Security and Safety of Dental and Health Care Workers & Ergonomics. She is co-owner of Sierra Office Safety with offices in California and Florida.