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                                                                     AB 880


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          Date of Hearing:  May 6, 2015


                        ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS


                                 Jimmy Gomez, Chair


          AB  
          880 (Ridley-Thomas) - As Amended April 28, 2015


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          Urgency:  No  State Mandated Local Program:  NoReimbursable:  No


          SUMMARY:


          This bill allows a final year student in dental school to  
          practice dentistry at events not to exceed 10 calendar days  
          (health fairs), under the supervision of a dentist. 









                                                                     AB 880


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          FISCAL EFFECT:


          Any costs to the Dental Board of California are minor and  
          absorbable.


          COMMENTS:


          Purpose. This bill will expand access to free dental care while  
          providing valuable training opportunities for dental students.


          Analysis Prepared by:Lisa Murawski / APPR. / (916)  
          319-2081