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Positions the committee recommended to the full board included:

- AB 350 (Bonta): Health care coverage for fluoride treatments in primary care settings for children through age 21 — recommended position: SUPPORT. Committee members and public commenters said expanding access to preventive fluoride varnish outside the dental office is likely to increase prevention and reduce decay, while several commenters asked that the measure clarify referral pathways to dental homes so varnish does not substitute for necessary dental assessment.

- AB 341 (Arambula): Establish an oral health for people with disabilities technical assistance center program — recommended position: WATCH (committee asked staff to seek RDHAP inclusion as an amendment or to encourage outreach to the bill sponsor). Committee members discussed whether dental hygiene programs and RDHAPs should be explicitly included in pilot or contract awards alongside dental schools; staff noted the bill as written focuses on contracting with a California dental school but that language may change.

- AB 371 (Haney): Dental access and appointment timelines (urgent/nonurgent) and network access requirements — recommended position: WATCH.

- AB 489 (Banta): Restrictions on AI programs that falsely imply a healing-arts license — recommended position: WATCH. Committee discussed consumer protection concerns and advised clarifying language to state whether a human being, entity or AI product is the subject of restrictions.

- AB 873 (Alanis): Changes to timing for the 8'hour infection control course for unlicensed dental assistants — recommended position: OPPOSE. Committee members and public commenters raised strong concerns about allowing unlicensed staff to provide patient-contact duties before completing the infection-control training; staff noted the bill'language was in flux and that approved training availability is a related issue.

- SB 351 and other measures: WATCH on bills expressing intent to revisit essential health benefit packages and other access-related measures.

The committee asked staff to prepare letters reflecting the board's recommended positions and noted that bill language can change rapidly; staff may return to the board to revise positions if subsequent amendments warrant it. Committee members also requested the sponsor and author contact information be appended to future bill reports when available so staff and stakeholders can coordinate next steps and amendments.

Actions taken: The committee voted to recommend the above positions to the full board; the recommendations were entered into the meeting record and will be forwarded as staff positions and letters to legislative offices or posted during rulemaking or comment processes as appropriate.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Dental hygiene Board of California Board Meeting March 21, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Legislation and Regulatory Committee recommended positions on a package of 2025 bills affecting dental care access and professional practice, including support for AB 350 (fluoride varnish coverage for children through age 21) and an oppose position for AB 873 (infection-control timing changes for unlicensed dental assistants).","taxTitle","Respiratory Care Board of California, Boards and Commissions, Executive, California","taxId",76751,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6613424,"Board provisionally approves California Baptist University bachelor'of'science dental hygiene program",294,898000,1192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2870271-ea9c91e7c842713fad2519e9a4fa4f47&start=898&end=1192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2870271-ea9c91e7c842713fad2519e9a4fa4f47/thumbnail_898000.jpg","/articles/6613424/California/Board-provisionally-approves-California-Baptist-University-bachelorofscience-dental-hygiene-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613424-f0e18aa5b5af4fdbed1746d481ea4f0b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450812&Signature=HUvFoqPf8d3d02Axji9IyHfh8lNqchln~05fZNtz8t4YUfIzGA0-yEFHf9vcFyfbnxZF3evDIClWpxxA0-0l~oBIwiMjQaqnAa795b6h4PDLCK5Ok6Z0n-Hkito1ADbbOXJv-FRtLekBVVKsmpjq3KFranKj7YluWHNAEMMzyEapKwgKoiLmr0uhExczhEnLq~sM4X05bt18ulmwgct-Kzdag7~m~wV6~rzEs9MXb4~PLZbTFSrtZ6Jx~2cxPtP~oe2-uNNKQCb8kJAjzFprgBVGIof0CWvAdLSZEUIf6XCMQ9RwTE43N1ErfjCX3LQhnVQ2O4yD-7920wQ1D1ngOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dental Hygiene Board of California provisionally approved a new bachelor'level dental hygiene program proposed by California Baptist University in Riverside on March 21, 2025, voting to recommend provisional approval with an extendable two'year probationary period once the program begins operation.

Board members on the Education Committee moved and seconded the recommendation during the committee meeting; the roll call vote recorded unanimous approval and the motion was forwarded to the full board. Doctor Adena Petty, board staff, presented the submission and timeline materials the university provided to the board, saying the board would monitor progress at defined stages before students are admitted.

California Baptist University representatives told the committee the university submitted a letter of intent on Dec. 5, 2024 and a feasibility study on Jan. 9, 2025. Dave Pierce, dean of the College of Health Sciences, described the Inland Empire as an underserved region and said the program aims to increase preventive services and access in Riverside, Ontario and San Bernardino. Kelly Donovan, founding program director, described program planning and facilities that will include a campus clinic to provide community care.

During public comment, Susan McLaren of the California Dental Hygienists Association and Touka Zokai of the California Dental Association said they support adding a program in a region that currently lacks a nearby dental hygiene program. Several callers, including Elena Francisco and Ryan Weller, asked whether there are enough qualified faculty to staff a new program and whether nearby dental resources will permit graduates to find supervised practice placements; the university said it plans outreach and partnerships and described longer-term plans for advanced degrees to train educators.

Board staff said the program will consult with staff at each milestone and must satisfy the board'specified timeline and conditions before enrolling students. The Education Committee recorded the motion to recommend provisional approval and the full board took the action as part of the meeting record.

The approval is provisional; board staff will track the program during its probationary period and require documentation the board deems necessary to confirm compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards before removing conditions.

What happened next: The board asked staff and the program to provide progress reports at key points in development and cautioned that faculty availability and access to clinical supervising dentists remain issues the university must address before the program admits students.","The Dental Hygiene Board of California provisionally approved a new bachelor of science dental hygiene program at California Baptist University in Riverside on March 21, 2025, adding a two'year probation to be applied once instruction begins.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6613409,"Board committee approves amended RDHAP facility registration language; public raises AED and oxygen access concerns",1179,3832000,5011000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2870271-ea9c91e7c842713fad2519e9a4fa4f47&start=3832&end=5011","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2870271-ea9c91e7c842713fad2519e9a4fa4f47/thumbnail_3832000.jpg","/articles/6613409/California/Board-committee-approves-amended-RDHAP-facility-registration-language-public-raises-AED-and-oxygen-access-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613409-3446edd667ae5f81e518e90f28a79acd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450812&Signature=bX7bMLt2r2N5sYPuO11Jd9KVFsQUr1V9FobKi9t8ZPj~YQH67EWByVaJd7b6gDqaOygBBNDJ4ARCEUHQ9Bwgbtvlzb6Lb1HVYzNYP0Frdg9uLeqvRAeefnrDgjS3lflGW1xK1m-4OiJaFZF~k7K9Pw~42Wy8lgU9HASHAJr22DB5xqKZBjc43COzMJxv0D-muG8cKuPzH-PFlhB1ib5JXi93KmXRhj1lJWwJSW4PLm53unp70rcFmTUWHqodxCLtmauA1BzMdeK8efOUxMHyu2KqCJDnM9Rhj8MxT6zzGYR3e-wa0AX0LKY9XbL09QEM4Nw3Ox4LASKuAdxVDEQeiw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dental Hygiene Board of California's Legislation and Regulatory Committee voted March 21, 2025 to approve amended regulatory language and a revised form for RDHAP physical facility registration (16 CCR \u0000\u0000\u00001116.5) and directed staff to submit the package for review by the Department of Consumer Affairs and other agencies as part of the rulemaking process.

Doctor Adena Petty explained the proposed amendments clarify differences between RDHAPs who maintain a fixed physical facility where patients are treated and RDHAPs who merely store or maintain portable equipment at a location but do not see patients there. The draft inserts language stating that subsections requiring toilet facilities, Americans with Disabilities Act access and an automated external defibrillator (AED) would not apply to RDHAPs who only maintain portable equipment and do not treat patients at that location. It also added a checkbox on the application form to mark registration as \"portable equipment\" and clarified that provisions tied to administering local anesthesia apply only if the RDHAP administers local anesthesia.

Committee member Michael Long moved that the committee recommend to the full board approval of the amended language and form. The motion passed on a roll call vote; the committee authorized the executive officer to submit the text for the 45'day public comment period, make nonsubstantive edits, and proceed to a hearing if requested.

Public commenters raised implementation questions. Several RDHAPs and program representatives said the practical effect of the AED and portable oxygen requirements needs clarification because AEDs and medical oxygen may require prescriptions or medical oversight to purchase and maintain in some settings. Kirsten Anderson, an RDHAP in a rural area, said RDHAPs sometimes lack an accessible dentist or physician who can write a prescription for oxygen, and Brenda Lee and others said AEDs and oxygen impose cost and access barriers for providers working in remote settings.

Board staff and committee members said the oxygen requirement stems from prior statutory changes (SB 534) and that changes to prescription authority would require legislative action; staff also noted that manufacturers and suppliers provide pathways to acquire AEDs and that procurement practices were described in existing materials on the board website. The committee preserved the AED and oxygen requirements in the proposed package while clarifying applicability for portable'equipment'only registrants.

The committee then authorized staff to transmit the rulemaking package to the Department of Consumer Affairs for processing. If no adverse comments are received during the 45'day public comment period, staff may finalize the rulemaking; if adverse comments arrive, the committee may reconvene and consider revisions.

What to watch for: The public comment period will provide additional input on AED and oxygen implementation; commenters requested guidance on obtaining prescriptions and reducing access barriers for rural RDHAPs.","The board's Legislation and Regulatory Committee approved amended language and a revised application form for RDHAP physical facility registration (16 CCR 1116.5), clarifying that portability-only registrations are exempt from some physical-facility requirements.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6613414,"Education committee disapproves Concord Career College's nine'week instruction schedule; board cites regulatory definition of 'quarter'",712,3045000,3757000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2870271-ea9c91e7c842713fad2519e9a4fa4f47&start=3045&end=3757","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2870271-ea9c91e7c842713fad2519e9a4fa4f47/thumbnail_3045000.jpg","/articles/6613414/California/Education-committee-disapproves-Concord-Career-Colleges-nineweek-instruction-schedule-board-cites-regulatory-definition-of-quarter","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613414-6461e17eb9dd9abd0b913ce2e75465a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450812&Signature=TjF9LaSrGxVMeZvTuzP2Vd2lDx1qaeNYxsQfLvUHtBrkDDxqYoNoBjFRvPK26DQRCXlsEmnA0bMt7OVkzXd2EfwwbrXPDB6AgOz0W7DyGAVBnh7Hog2F88L6Dw-YTs9esst5a8skKf9QUnMhjuS~sR9gx~hk~P3OGDpQiJg1gaqq6t8yIwjYCJ92GOL9u4crK9fIju0-ds5zuegAkOe3Ll~khvqOnmFpou942N-HBNrFgF6nnoNPFJfWnP9WyWnk6l7WEfOqiUnvAVANaVM8FbA6~mrfM4-13fiTlHmcT27UN-LAAhkROhQwalY4~1dVIcGG41dicsDFoArt9vX-fA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dental Hygiene Board of California's Education Committee voted on March 21, 2025 to recommend disapproval of Concord Career College's request to accept its current academic schedule (nine weeks of instruction with finals in a partial tenth week) for its dental hygiene programs at Garden Grove, San Bernardino and San Diego.

Board staff presented the regulatory background: 16 CCR contains definitions for \"quarter\" and \"term,\" and the board's regulation interprets a quarter as at least 10 weeks of instruction. During a review of Concord's submitted materials and site visit reports, staff found that Concord's published schedules included instruction labeled in a tenth week that functioned as a final exam period; staff said those final-week activities had been recorded as \"instruction\" in earlier materials but that the board's quarter definition requires a full 10 weeks of instruction, excluding finals. Staff said an earlier oversight had allowed the schedule to continue without correction, and the site visit findings therefore required action.

Concord representatives, led by attorney Edward Kramp and program director Kimberly Pennington, argued the colleges run accelerated, quarter-like terms that historically have produced acceptable student outcomes and that many students choose accelerated formats to finish sooner. Kramp said Concord's programs meet or exceed required contact hours and have long used the schedule with strong pass rates. He and Pennington said the tenth week includes some instruction, labs and clinics as well as finals, and they asked the board to treat the schedule as an equivalent under the board's flexible rules.

Board members and multiple public commenters pushed back. Several faculty letters submitted after the publishing deadline were reviewed and described compressed clinical schedules, limited study time before finals, and student mental-health concerns. Council member Joanne Galliano and multiple practicing educators urged the committee to prioritize student preparation and continuity-of-care in clinical clinics. Committee member Joanne Pacheco and others described hearing consistent concern from faculty during site visits and said the board must enforce the 10'week instructional minimum.

The committee motion to recommend disapproval of Concord's request was made by Nalini Tribble (listed in the transcript as a maker of the motion) and seconded; the roll call vote passed. The committee instructed staff to continue working with Concord on compliance requirements before the July 1 compliance deadline.

What the committee decided: The Education Committee concluded the current published schedules do not meet the regulatory definition of a 10'week quarter and recommended disapproval. Staff said they would work with Concord to return to a schedule that meets the regulatory instruction minimum or submit a justified equivalent for later consideration.

Public comment and process notes: Several anonymous faculty letters and on'record faculty and student statements influenced the committee's decision. Concord said it would pursue modifications and noted it had previously been approved in similar schedule forms; staff said the earlier approvals reflected an oversight now corrected.","The Education Committee recommended disapproval of Concord Career College's request to retain a nine'week instructional schedule (with finals in a partial tenth week), citing the board's regulatory definition that a quarter/term must include at least 10 full weeks of instruction.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6613419,"Board approves Cabrillo College request to admit dental hygiene cohorts every other year amid fiscal pressures",1072,1861000,2933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2870271-ea9c91e7c842713fad2519e9a4fa4f47&start=1861&end=2933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2870271-ea9c91e7c842713fad2519e9a4fa4f47/thumbnail_1861000.jpg","/articles/6613419/California/Board-approves-Cabrillo-College-request-to-admit-dental-hygiene-cohorts-every-other-year-amid-fiscal-pressures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6613419-a579a74d403e0aecc72b6423e2e22276/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450812&Signature=QzQQzcd4OwTKAQrfa4CMbCTwuS6vK8eWoDqahRTd6e3EavByvDk5jsxORddBykrRYL7Not0IIQvYZEnn-LWhnOmSP335Ji0u4KKBwyC9p~wKV1dakXCJXl7UiqbkwApZ7KsR2oZkNj5ZQ32GK3UnCsKO5bhA6jp3tn6lVeZeND~X5TMYUjZ3C~VjMQjK0Dcsj-lKIj7JPl5HvlOfKMRitN5moeU036oZCo-hGCM2qL-1jKLEoJ5L4sQy5gM4jDt3bIfrYY~jMTDP6D9UCxKSNtKU2iaoNM~crKrtStTxT4U0n1wjvBtKGXxtpq-knVzgQ-R7vFWXTI2n~ffQ3Eyr3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dental Hygiene Board of California approved a change to Cabrillo College's dental hygiene program enrollment pattern on March 21, 2025, allowing the college to admit one cohort of 20 students every other year rather than annually.

Cabrillo College President Matthew Wettstein, Vice President Tavares Harris and Dean Heidi Weber presented the request and told the Education Committee that declining state college funding, changes to continuing education revenue streams and demographic shifts drove the request. They said faculty positions remain but the number of sections and assigned units would be reduced when cohorts are admitted every other year.

A motion by Justin Matthews to recommend the change was seconded and approved by the committee and forwarded to the full board, which recorded the vote and the motion passed. Board staff confirmed Cabrillo had submitted the request to the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and had received CODA approval for the enrollment change.

Committee members questioned what circumstances would prompt Cabrillo to return to annual cohorts; college leaders said improved state funding or restored revenue streams would allow reconsideration. Public commenters, including Joanne Galliano and other educators, asked how the college would preserve continuity of care for patients seen in the college clinic across the multi'year student cycle. Cabrillo representatives said faculty levels would be maintained, clinical oversight would be preserved, and community partnerships such as local community clinics could receive referrals when students are unable to provide advanced care.

Board staff included Cabrillo's documentation in the meeting materials and said the college will provide the board a copy of the CODA decision and any follow'up reports required for compliance.

The action: The committee'level recommendation to permit a cohort change was approved and recorded; the board voted to approve the change in enrollment pattern, and staff will monitor compliance and documentation going forward.","The Education Committee recommended and the full board approved Cabrillo College's request to change its dental hygiene program enrollment to a cohort of 20 students every other year, citing state funding and enrollment pressures; committee members and public commenters raised questions about continuity of care and clinical capacity.","actionData","errors"]

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