California Statutes
§ 1953. — 1953. (Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47.)
California·Code BPC Business and Professions Code - BPC·Div. 2. DIVISION 2. HEALING ARTS·Ch. 4. CHAPTER 4. Dentistry·Art. 9. ARTICLE 9. Dental Hygienists
(a)A registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions who performs a service on a patient in a dental office shall identify himself or herself in the patient record by signing his or her name or identification number and initials next to the service performed, and shall date those treatment entries in the record.
(b)A repeated violation of this section constitutes unprofessional conduct.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 31, Sec. 47. Effective January 1, 2009. Operative July 1, 2009, by Sec. 55 of Ch. 31.