Shari Becker, CDA, RDA, FADAA, AS
CDAA Government Relations Chair

The legislative forecast is calling for continued activity throughout 2025.  The latest item on our radar is AB 873.  This bill is authored by Assemblymen Allanis, sponsored by CDA, and involves the infection control course requirements for the unlicensed dental assistant.  A portion of this bill would address the timing for the unlicensed dental assistant to take the 8 hour infection control course and delay the timing for the course to be taken to possibly30 to  90 days after hire.    Discussion and meetings  have been held regarding this newly presented bill.  The Alliance has met with our lobbyist, Cody Boyles, to discuss options and possible compromises regarding this new bill.   At this time, AB 873 is in suspense as talks continue to find a compromise on the initial language presented in the bill.

There will be a Dental Assisting Council and Dental Board Meeting May 14-15, 2025 in Anaheim.   This will be a robust meeting to further discuss the implementation of SB 1453, the new applications for the pathways to RDA  that will come out July 1st, the infection control regulation and courses, not to mention other legislative issues around RDA programs, course approvals and re-evaluations.

Your input and participation is requested.  Due the meeting being held in Anaheim, virtual participation will not be available.  However, you can submit comments, concerns and support statements via email prior to the meeting at https://www.dbc.ca.gov/about_us/contact_us.shtml.  It is important that your voices be heard!

Please visit the Dental Board website at www.dbc.ca.gov for more information.  Meeting information, agenda, location and board materials can be found here https://www.dbc.ca.gov/about_us/meetings/index.shtml

Upcoming Dental Board meeting dates are:
August 14-15 , 2025 Sacramento

Resources / Links

California Dental Assistants Association (CDAA)

American Dental Assistants Association (ADAA)

Dental Board of California (DBC)

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)

Association for Dental Asepsic (formerly known as OSAP)

Expanded Functions Dental Assistants Association (EFDAA)

Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)

California Dental Hygienist Association (CDHA)

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

California Dental Association (CDA)