Common Complaints Filed
The Dental Board's Complaint Responsibility Includes, But Is Not Limited To The Following:
- Use of a controlled substance, or dangerous drug, or alcoholic beverage during practice of dentistry
- Conviction of a crime
- Improper advertising
- Illegal use or duplication of license
- False or fictitious name use
- Gross negligence
- Repeated negligent acts
- Incompetence
- Fee sharing
- Fraud
- Sexual misconduct with a patient
- Infection control
Method of Registering Complaints
In order for the Dental Board to process a complaint, it must be submitted in writing. A complaint form (Español) is available for your use and may be downloaded and sent by mail or by calling:
Dental Board of California
2005 Evergreen Street, Suite 1550
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 263-2300
(877) 729-7789
or
Department Of Consumer Affairs
Consumer Information Center
(800) 952-5210