California’s dental rulebook, 2025–2026: what changed for practice owners
SB 1453 reset assistant training and sedation permits, AB 1760 rewrites radiation safety courses, and smaller changes touch CURES, fees and public records.
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The dental team shortage: more hygiene graduates, same headcount
ADA and BLS data show a persistent hygienist and assistant shortage that a growing training pipeline has not yet relieved.