California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §1771: Any person, other than a person who has been issued a license or permit by the board, who holds himself or herself out as a registered dental assistant, orthodontic assistant permitholder, dental seda

Misdemeanor

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A person who falsely claims to be a licensed or permitted dental assistant or related professional without proper board authorization commits a misdemeanor offense.

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Any person, other than a person who has been issued a license or permit by the board, who holds himself or herself out as a registered dental assistant, orthodontic assistant permitholder, dental sedation assistant permitholder, or registered dental assistant in extended functions, or uses any other term indicating or implying he or she is licensed or permitted by the board as such, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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