California AB966 would amend the Dental Practice Act to address the shortage of dentists in underserved areas by allowing foreign dental schools to.

California AB966 would amend the Dental Practice Act to address the shortage of dentists in underserved areas by allowing foreign dental schools to continue operating. The bill requires foreign dental schools to be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (CODA) by January 1, 2024. Graduates from these schools must complete a one-year advanced education program and practice full-time for two years in a primary care clinic.

California AB966 would amend the Dental Practice Act to address the shortage of dentists in underserved areas by allowing foreign dental schools to.

California AB966 would amend the Dental Practice Act to address the shortage of dentists in underserved areas by allowing foreign dental schools to continue operating. The bill requires foreign dental schools to be accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (CODA) by January 1, 2024. Graduates from these schools must complete a one-year advanced education program and practice full-time for two years in a primary care clinic.