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The operating rules a California practice owner or office manager actually needs at hand — record retention, who can do what under whose supervision, and the Cal/OSHA paperwork that keeps you out of trouble. Each item is tied to its statute or regulation.
The four routes to a California dental license — credential, ADEX, residency, and the international fork — with fees, timelines, and the statute behind each requirement.
Why California has no single retention period for every dental chart, plus the facility-closure, Medi-Cal, access, and Board-demand rules.
The eight California auxiliary categories, the two supervision levels, and the SB 1453 changes effective 2025.
The five written plans every compliant office holds, plus the training, logs, and eyewash requirements.
Preparing for the California Dental Law & Ethics exam rather than running a practice? The deeper, exam-oriented treatment of these topics lives in the California Law & Ethics guide.
Last verified 2026-07-08. Educational reference only, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the Dental Board of California and Cal/OSHA.