AB 1760: Dentistry.

The bill aims to amend the dental practice act in California to make several changes. It would delete the requirement for applicants to provide financial responsibility or liability insurance for certain dental patient injuries. The bill would also update cross-references to clarify that foreign dental school programs exempt from accreditation requirements are not prohibited from taking licensure exams. The bill would revise the subject reexamination exemption to require a pass grade instead of an 85% grade. It would also remove the education requirement for reexamination and instead require applicants to retake the entire exam after three failed attempts at a section. The bill would revise the credential requirement for applicants with certain credentials, including those who have been in active clinical practice out of state or have been a full-time faculty member. It would clarify th…