(a) The Dental Board of California shall develop and distribute a fact sheet describing and comparing the risks and efficacy of the various types of dental restorative materials that may be used to repair a dental patient’s oral condition or defect. The fact sheet shall include:
(1) A description of the groups of materials that are available to the profession for restoration of an oral condition or defect.
(2) A comparison of the relative benefits and detriments of each group of materials.
(3) A comparison of the cost considerations associated with each group of materials.
(4) A reference to encourage discussion between patient and dentist regarding materials and to inform the patient of his or her options.
(b) The fact sheet shall be made available by the Dental Board of California to all licensed dentists.
(c) The Dental Board of California shall update the fact sheet described in subdivision (a) as determined necessary by the board.
(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 426, Sec. 9. (SB 800) Effective January 1, 2016.)
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