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The Western Regional Examining Board (WREB) is one of five examination agencies for dentists and dental hygienists in the United States. The other examination agencies are, Council of Interstate Testing Agencies, Central Regional Dental Testing Service, Northeast Regional Board of Dental Examiners, Southern Regional Testing Agency. These were ...
The Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (formerly the North East Regional Board of Dental Examiners) is one of three examination agencies for dentists in the United States. [1] These were organized to better standardize clinical exams for licensure. Historically each state had its own independent licensing exam.
Consumer protection in California began with the passage of the Medical Practice Act of 1876. The Act was designed to regulate the State's medical professionals, who up to that point had operated virtually unchecked. However, an actual government agency with the legal authority to enforce the Act was not created until 1878.
The practice of dentistry in the United States is overseen by several agencies, including the American Dental Association, the Commission on Dental Accreditation, and the regional boards. Ultimate licensure is the responsibility of individual states. There are roughly 190,000 practicing dentists in the United States. [2]
A dental hygienist or oral hygienist is a licensed dental professional, registered with a dental association or regulatory body within their country of practice. Prior to completing clinical and written board examinations, registered dental hygienists must have either an associate's or bachelor's degree in dental hygiene from an accredited college or university.
Dental Board of California (DBC) Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC) Developmental Disabilities, State Council on (SCDD) Developmental Services, Department of (DDS) Disability Access, California Commission on (CCDA) Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Advisory Council (DVBE) Earthquake Authority, California (CEA) Education, Department ...
Dental education in India is regulated by the Dental Council of India. In most states, 15% of seats in state run Dental Colleges are filled through a national examination conducted by the CBSE (Central Board for Secondary Education). The remaining seats are filled up by the respective state's designated authority.
American Veterinary Dental Society; Arizona State University Pre-Dental Organization; Association of Managed Care Providers; Certified Dentists Internationale; Charles Tweed Foundation; Committee on Dental Auxiliaries; Dental Anthropology Association; Dental Assisting National Board; Federation of Special Care Dentistry Association; Hispanic ...