(a) A dentist who has successfully completed a course of instruction which complies with the requirements of this section may engage in the practice of acupuncture only as part of the practice of dentistry.
(b) The course of instruction shall meet the following requirements:
(1) It shall consist of not less than 50 hours of didactic instruction and 30 hours of clinical training and shall be of sufficient length to ensure that all students will possess the necessary skills to consistently perform acupuncture safely and effectively on a patient.
(2) It shall include instruction in the following subjects:
(A) Theoretical foundation of acupuncture, with emphasis on current physiological concepts as they relate to traditional Chinese medicine.
(B) Acupuncture anatomy and physiology.
(C) Acupuncture techniques, including instruction in the use of needling techniques; moxibustion, electroacupuncture and other noninvasive techniques for stimulating acupuncture points; precautions (e.g. sterilization of needles); contraindications and complications, including adverse systemic effects.
(D) Application of acupuncture to the practice of dentistry.
(3) Each instructor shall be either an acupuncturist certified by the Acupuncture Examining Committee or a dentist who has completed a course in acupuncture and has utilized acupuncture prior to July 1, 1982.
(4) The course of instruction shall be obtained from a dental school approved by the board or from a college or school of acupuncture which has been approved by the Acupuncture Examining Committee.
(5) Each dentist who successfully completes the course of instruction shall be given a certificate evidencing such completion.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1614 and 4947, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Section 4947, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 10-24-88; operative 11-23-88 (Register 88, No. 45).
This database is current through 5/10/24 Register 2024, No. 19.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 16, § 1064, 16 CA ADC § 1064
