Learn the most common reasons patients sue for dental malpractice, ways to reduce the practice’s risk for malpractice litigation, and what to do in the event of a malpractice suit.

The gols of this course is to teach you the ethical and legal rules and standards governing the conduct of dental health professionals so that you are familiar with the California Dental Practice Act and can determine and pursue the right course of action for your patients.

This mandatory two unit course is required by the Dental Board of California for all dental licensees seeking a renewal of their license. This course will cover the following topics: scope of practice, license renewal requirements, legal duties of dental auxiliaries, prescription drug regulations, violations and regulations of the California Practice Act.

The California Dental Practice Act is the chapter of the California Business & Professions Code that contains the basic body of laws governing Dentistry. [Business & Professions Code ("B&P") 1600] California law requires that every dental professional must have a grasp of that basic body of the law, together with the related portions of the California Code of Regulations ("CCR") and selected other California statutes. We have designed this course to summarize the Dental Practice Act and related laws through 2006. However, lawmakers change and add to these laws regularly. Licentiates should refer to the actual text of the law or consult a qualified attorney in serious matters.

The California Dental Practice Act is the chapter of the California Business & Professions Code that contains the basic body of laws governing Dentistry. [Business & Professions Code ("B&P") 1600] California law requires that every dental professional must have a grasp of that basic body of the law, together with the related portions of the California Code of Regulations ("CCR") and selected other California statutes. We have designed this course to summarize the Dental Practice Act and related laws through 2006. However, lawmakers change and add to these laws regularly. Licentiates should refer to the actual text of the law or consult a qualified attorney in serious matters.