1. (a) In addition to the requirements set forth in Section 1076, an application for licensure as a registered dental assistant shall be accompanied by the following:

   1. (1) satisfactory evidence that the applicant has been granted a diploma or certificate in dental assisting from an educational program approved by the board; or

   2. (2) satisfactory evidence that the applicant has met the required 18 months satisfactory work experience as a dental assistant. “Satisfactory work experience” means performance of the duties specified in Section 1085(b) and/or (c) in a competent manner, as determined by the dentist employer. An applicant shall obtain work experience verification forms from the board and supply such forms to those persons in whose employ the applicant obtained the required work experience. The completed form shall be returned to the board by such person.

      1. (A) The 18 months of experience, which must be gained in California while employed by a California licensed dentist(s), shall be considered qualifying only if the experience was comprised of performing duties specified in Section 1085(b) and/or (c) during a majority of the experience hours;

      2. (B) The 18 months shall be calculated as follows:

         1. 1. experience gained while working 20 or more hours per week shall be credited on a weekly basis, with 78 weeks considered equivalent to 18 months;
         2. 2. experience gained while working less than 20 hours per week shall be credited on an hourly basis, with 1,560 hours considered equivalent to 18 months.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1614, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 1614, 1753 and 1754, Business and Professions Code.

History

1. Editorial correction filed 11-7-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 45).

2. Designation of first paragraph as subsection (a), amendment of newly designated subsection (a)(2), new subsections (a)(2)(A)-(a)(2)(B)2. and amendment of Note filed 6-11-98; operative 7-11-98 (Register 98, No. 24).