(a) A dentist shall be licensed to practice dentistry by the California Board of Dental Examiners or similarly licensed by a comparable agency in the state in which he practices.
(b) A qualified oral surgeon shall be a dentist who meets the requirements of (1) and either (2) or (3).
(1) Confines his practice to the specialty of oral surgery.
(2) Has successfully completed a course of advanced study in oral surgery of three years or more in programs recognized by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association.
(3) Has completed advanced training in oral surgery and meets both of the following requirements:
(A) Has had advanced study and hospital experience in performing oral surgery in maxillofacial deformities and temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
(B) Is listed in the Directory of the American Dental Association with the Specialty Code of 10, as defined in the 1977 issue.
(c) A qualified orthodontist shall be a dentist who meets the requirements of (1) and either (2) or (3).
(1) Confines his practice to the specialty of orthodontics.
(2) Has successfully completed a course of advanced study in orthodontics of two years or more in programs recognized by the Council on Dental Education of the American Dental Association.
(3) Has completed advanced training in orthodontics prior to July 1, 1969 and is a member of or eligible for membership in the American Association of Orthodontists.
(d) A qualified maxillofacial prosthodontist shall be a dentist who meets the requirements of (1) and either (2) or (3).
(1) Provides maxillofacial prosthetic services to the general public as an integral part of his practice.
(2) Is a Fellow or an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics.
(3) Is a member of or eligible for membership in the American Board of Prosthodontics.
(e) A qualified practitioner in temporomandibular joint dysfunction management shall be a dentist who:
(1) Provides temporomandibular joint pain diagnosis and treatment services to the general public as an integral part of his practice.
(2) Has had advanced training in providing temporomandibular joint pain diagnosis and treatment.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105, 14124.5 and 14132, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14132(h), Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. Amendment filed 12-9-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 50).
This database is current through 4/26/24 Register 2024, No. 17.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 22, § 51223, 22 CA ADC § 51223
