Laws and Regulations
Laws
New 2023 DHBC Laws and Regulations Book
Business and Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 9, Sections 1900-1966.6
Business and Professions Code, Division 2, Chapter 4, Article 9.1, Sections 1967-1967.4
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RDHAP's**
Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice (RDHAP's) are permitted to incorporate, pursuant to Sections 13401 and 13401.5 of the Corporations Code.
If you have questions regarding this please contact the Board at (916) 263-1978.
Existing Regulations
California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 10 – Dental Board of California
California Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 11 - Dental Hygiene Board of California
Approved Regulations
NEW 16 CCR Sections 1135-1137: Substantial Relationships and Rehabilitation Criteria. Filed with Secretary of State 2-5-2021 - Effective 2-5-2021
AMENDED 16 CCR Section 1107: RDH Course in Periodontal Soft Tissue Curettage, Local Anesthesia, and Nitrous Oxide-Oxygen Analgesia (SLN). Filed with Secretary of State 4-20-2021 - Effective 7-1-2021
AMENDED 16 CCR Section 1104: Approval of New RDH Educational Programs and Continuation of Approval for Approved RDH Educational Programs. Filed with Secretary of State 8-16-2021 – Effective 10-1-2021
NEW 16 CCR Section 1109: Approval of Curriculum Requirements for Radiographic Decision-Making and Interim Therapeutic Restoration Courses for the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP), and Registered Dental Hygienist in Extended Functions (RDHEF). Filed with Secretary of State 9-27-2021 – Effective 1-1-2022
AMENDED 16 CCR Section 1103: Definitions.” Filed with Secretary of State 11-1-2021 – Effective 1-1-2022
AMENDED 16 CCR Section 1105: Requirements for RDH Educational Programs. Filed with Secretary of State 1-25-2022 – Effective 4-1-2022
NEW 16 CCR Section 1118: Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice, Performance of Soft Tissue Curettage and Administration of Local Anesthesia. Filed with Secretary of State 2-10-2022 – Effective 4-1-2022.
AMENDED 16 CCR Section 1105.2: Required Curriculum. Filed with Secretary of State 3-30-2022 – Effective 7-1-2022.
NEW 16 CCR Section 1117: Reporting Dental Relationships Between Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice and Licensed Dentists. Filed with Secretary of State 4-1-2022 – Effective 7-1-2022.
NEW 16 CCR Section 1138.1: Unprofessional Conduct. Filed with Secretary of State 5-16-2022 – Effective 7-1-2022.
NEW 16 CCR Section 1119: Retired Licensure. Filed with Secretary of State 11-16-2022 – Effective 1-1-2023.
AMENDED 16 CCR Section 1104.1: Process for Approval of a New RDH Educational Program. Filed with Secretary of State 2-1-2023 – Effective 4-1-2023
NEW 16 CCR Section 1104.3: Reviews, Site Visits, Citations and Fines, and Probationary Status for
Dental Hygiene Educational Programs. Filed with Secretary of State 3-27-2023 – Effective 7-1-2023
Regulatory Section 100 Changes
16 CCR Section 1104.1: Process for Approval of a New RDH Educational Program
Title 16: Dental Hygiene Board of California Name Reference
Repeal of 16 CCR Sections 1149 through 1153: Sponsored Free Healthcare Events
Proposed Regulations Currently Undergoing the Regulatory Process
16 CCR section 1114. Temporary Licensure (Military Spouses or Partners)
Archive
Approved Regulatory Packages Archive