So you want to practice dentistry in California?

To do that, you’ll need to take and pass the California Dental Law and Ethics Exam.

One of the most popular posts on this website is about passing this exam.

The exam consists of 50 multiple choice questions. You take the exam at a Prometric testing center near you, and you get your results immediately. To pass the exam you need to review the following:

California Dental Practice Act

Table of Permitted Duties

The California Dental Practice Act is a long read, so I would just read the summary provided by the CDA.

Or, you can just buy the study guide and practice exam I made on Embrasure Space here: https://embrasurespace.com/product/california-dental-law-and-ethics-examination-study-guide/