Laws and Regulations
Laws
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
Regulatory Section 100 Changes
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 1105. Requirements for Educational Programs
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Proposed Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Final Statement of Reasons
This rulemaking was approved on 1-25-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 4-1-2022.
16 CCR section 1115. Retired Licensure
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Proposed Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Application for a Retired License
- Application to Reactivate Retired License
- Notice of Availability of Modified Text And Forms Incorporated By Reference for 16 CCR 1115
- Modified Text: 16 CCR section 1115, Retired License (1.22.22)
- Application for a Retired RDH, RDHAP, or RDHEF License” DHBC RLC-01 (New 11/20)(Modified)
- Application for Reactivation of a Retired RDH, RDHAP, or RDHEF License” DHBC RLC-02 (New 10/20)(Modified)
16 CCR section 1103. Definitions
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Proposed Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Final Statement of Reason
This rulemaking was approved on 11-1-2021 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 1-1-2022.
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)
- 16 CCR Section 1109 Notice of Second Modified Text 7-22-21
- 16 CCR Section 1109 Second Modified Text 7-22-21
- 16 CCR Section 1109 Revised Forms Incorporated by Reference 7-17-21
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Proposed Language for 16 CCR 1109
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Forms Incorporated by Reference
- 16 CCR Section 1109 Notice of Modified Text 11-23-20
- 16 CCR Section 1109 Modified Text 11-23-20
- Final Statement of Reasons
This rulemaking was approved on 9-27-2021 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 1-1-2022.
16 CCR section 1138.1. Unprofessional Conduct
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Proposed Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Notice of Modified Text 16 CCR 1138.1
- Modified Text 16 CCR 1138.1
- Addendum to ISOR 16 CCR 1138.1
16 CCR section 1117. Reporting Dental Relationships Between Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice and Licensed Dentists.
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Proposed Language
- DHBC Form RDHAP-01 (New 07-21)
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Final Statement of Reasons
This rulemaking was approved on 4-1-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 7-1-2022.
16 CCR section 1105.2. Required Curriculum
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Proposed Language
- Associated Forms
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Final Statement of Reasons
This rulemaking was approved on 3-30-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 7-1-2022.
16 CCR section 1118. Registered Dental Hygienists in Alternative Practice, Performance of Soft Tissue Curettage, and Administration of Local Anesthesia
- Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
- Proposed Language
- Initial Statement of Reasons
- Final Statement of Reasons
This rulemaking was approved on 2-10-2022 by the Office of Administrative Law and filed with the Secretary of State. It is effective 4-1-2022.