{"code":"BPC","codeName":"Business and Professions Code","section":"1777","citation":"Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1777","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS [500. - 4999.202.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Dentistry [1600. - 1976.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 7. Dental Auxiliaries [1740. - 1777.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/division-2/chapter-4/article-7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 499, Sec. 46.   Effective January 1, 2009.","effective":"2009-01-01","html":"<p>While employed by or practicing in a primary care clinic or specialty clinic licensed pursuant to Section <a href=\"/hsc/1204\">1204</a> of the Health and Safety Code, in a primary care clinic exempt from licensure pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section <a href=\"/hsc/1206\">1206</a> of the Health and Safety Code, or a clinic owned and operated by a hospital that maintains the primary contract with a county government to fill the county’s role under Section <a href=\"/wic/17000\">17000</a> of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the following shall apply:</p><p>(a) A dental assistant, registered dental assistant, or registered dental assistant in extended functions may perform any extraoral duty under the direct supervision of a registered dental hygienist or registered dental hygienist in alternative practice.</p><p>(b) A registered dental assistant or a registered dental assistant in extended functions may perform the following procedures under the direct supervision of a registered dental hygienist or a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1763:</p><p>(1) Coronal polishing.</p><p>(2) Application of topical fluoride.</p><p>(3) Application of sealants, after providing evidence to the board of having completed a board-approved course in that procedure.</p>","text":"While employed by or practicing in a primary care clinic or specialty clinic licensed pursuant to Section 1204 of the Health and Safety Code, in a primary care clinic exempt from licensure pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 1206 of the Health and Safety Code, or a clinic owned and operated by a hospital that maintains the primary contract with a county government to fill the county’s role under Section 17000 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the following shall apply: (a) A dental assistant, registered dental assistant, or registered dental assistant in extended functions may perform any extraoral duty under the direct supervision of a registered dental hygienist or registered dental hygienist in alternative practice. (b) A registered dental assistant or a registered dental assistant in extended functions may perform the following procedures under the direct supervision of a registered dental hygienist or a registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 1763: (1) Coronal polishing. (2) Application of topical fluoride. (3) Application of sealants, after providing evidence to the board of having completed a board-approved course in that procedure.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/business-and-professions-code/dental-auxiliaries-1777","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}