CA Bus & Prof Code Section 1632.1


(a)

With regard to the portfolio examination specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 1632, the board shall independently monitor and audit the standardization and calibration of dental school competency instructors at least biennially to ensure standardization and an acceptable level of calibration in the grading of the examination. Each dental school’s competency examinations shall be audited biennially by the board.

(b)

The board shall oversee all aspects of the portfolio examination process specified in paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 1632 and under this section, but shall not interfere with the dental school authority to establish and deliver an accredited curriculum. The board shall determine an end-of-year deadline, in consultation with the current board-approved dental schools, to determine when the portfolio examinations shall be completed and submitted to the board for review by the board’s examiners.

(c)

The board, in consultation with the current board-approved dental schools, shall approve portfolio examination competencies and the minimum number of clinical experiences required for successful completion of the portfolio examination.

(d)

The board shall require and verify successful completion of competency examinations that were performed on a patient of record of a board-approved dental school, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1)

Comprehensive oral diagnosis and treatment planning.

(2)

Periodontics.

(3)

Direct restorations.

(4)

Indirect restorations.

(5)

Removable prosthodontics.

(6)

Endodontics.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

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