New California law allows unlicensed dental assistants to complete online infection control training
By Ariana Portalatin
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
California dental practices can now use online infection-control courses for unlicensed assistants, cutting training costs and scheduling friction for owners and staff.
Key points
- California Senate Bill 1311 signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom
- Unlicensed dental assistants may complete required infection-control training via virtual courses
- Applies to California practices only
Who should care
Read the original on Becker's Dental + DSO Review
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