Online infection control training for unlicensed dental assistants now allowed by law
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Why it matters for dental
California dental practices can now reduce staffing bottlenecks and onboarding time by routing unlicensed dental assistants to an online infection-control course instead of in-person classes, lowering training costs and freeing chairside capacity.
Key points
- California law now explicitly permits online infection-control training for unlicensed dental assistants.
- The change applies statewide and removes the previous requirement for in-person instruction.
- Affected staff include any unlicensed dental assistants hired or in training after the law’s effective date.
- Dental practices should update onboarding checklists and verify that the online course meets current California Dental Board standards.
Who should care
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