Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1685 · Article 4. Suspension and Revocation of Licenses
Bus. & Prof. Code, § 1685
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
In addition to other acts constituting unprofessional conduct under this chapter, it is unprofessional conduct for a person licensed under this chapter to require, either directly or through an office policy, or knowingly permit the delivery of dental care that discourages necessary treatment or permits clearly excessive treatment, incompetent treatment, grossly negligent treatment, repeated negligent acts, or unnecessary treatment, as determined by the standard of practice in the community.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 464, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1994.
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