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Committee opposes SB1311 as written, urges hands-on infection‑control training be required
Summary
The Legislation & Regulatory Committee recommended an "oppose unless amended" position on SB1311 (Wahhab), citing patient‑safety concerns over an exam‑only pathway for infection‑control certification and asking that any online training be paired with dentist‑certified hands‑on instruction.
The Dental Hygiene Board of California’s Legislation & Regulatory Committee voted March 24 to recommend the board oppose SB1311 (Wahhab) unless the bill is amended to require a hands‑on infection‑control training component certified by a licensed supervising dentist or other licensed staff.
The committee’s discussion centered on provisions that would allow unlicensed dental assistants to meet infection‑control requirements by taking a national infection‑control examination rather than…
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