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CA AB1760
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joaquin Arambula
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AI Summary
- Removes the requirement for dental license applicants to provide evidence of financial responsibility or liability insurance for patient injuries during examinations
- Reduces the application fee for dental licensure to $1,000 for all applicants, regardless of which regional or national examination they passed
- Modifies dental licensure by examination requirements, including changing the reexamination exemption threshold from 85% to "pass" and requiring applicants to retake the entire examination after three failed attempts at any section
- Expands the authorized duties of registered dental assistants in extended functions to include polishing and contouring existing amalgam restorations
- Codifies and updates requirements for radiation safety and infection control courses for dental auxiliaries, including allowing didactic instruction through distance learning modalities with specified technological support requirements
Legislative Description
Dentistry.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on B. & P.
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Business and Professions2/23/2026
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