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Council backs board‑sponsored 'sunset cleanup' bill; CDA voices support, Alliance raises infection‑control concern

Dental Board of California · February 9, 2026
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Summary

The Dental Assistant Council voted to recommend a consolidated 'sunset cleanup' legislative vehicle for submission to the board and Legislature; the California Dental Association expressed support while the Alliance urged keeping a hands‑on option for an 8‑hour infection‑control course.

The Dental Assistant Council on Feb. 5 recommended that the Dental Board of California pursue a board‑sponsored omnibus ‘sunset cleanup’ bill to consolidate technical and substantive changes to the Dental Practice Act.

Board staff outlined a package of amendments to multiple Business and Professions Code sections, saying the cleanup vehicle would collect previously approved and newly proposed clarifying…

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