# California RDA scope of practice

Answer: California dental auxiliary scope depends on the auxiliary category and delegated duty; the state recognizes direct and general supervision under BPC section 1741, not an indirect-supervision category.

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## Direct answer

California dental auxiliary scope depends on the auxiliary category and delegated duty; the state recognizes direct and general supervision under BPC section 1741, not an indirect-supervision category.

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Source citations:
- `A6` Dental Board Table of Permitted Dental Auxiliary Duties. <https://www.dbc.ca.gov/formspubs/pub_permitted_duties.pdf>
- `A17` BPC section 1741 direct and general supervision definitions. <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&sectionNum=1741.>
- `A20` Dental Board SB 1453 alert. <https://www.dbc.ca.gov/formspubs/alert_sb_1453.pdf>
- `A38` BPC section 1750 dental assistant definition and infection-control prerequisites. <https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC&sectionNum=1750.>
- `A70` 16 CCR section 1070.6 Board-approved dental assistant infection-control course content. <https://www.dbc.ca.gov/formspubs/1070oal1.pdf>

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