Dental Expert

The Enforcement Division of the Dental Board of California (Board) is seeking qualified knowledgeable licensees to serve as Subject Matter Experts. Subject Matter Experts are practicing dentists who review investigation cases to evaluate and / or determine whether violations of the Dental Practice Act have occurred.

When reviewing investigation cases, Subject Matter Experts determine if the standards of care used within the dental profession were met and whether the Board's laws, and regulations were followed. The majority of the Board's cases involve quality of care issues. After completing a case review, Subject Matter Experts are required to provide a written report of their determination based on their expert judgement. California Civil Code section 43.8 provides immunity from civil liability for experts; however, Subject Matter Experts may be required to testify regarding their opinions in the event the case goes to court or comes before an Administrative Law Judge at a Hearing.

A Subject Matter Expert position is not a permanent state position and experts are utilized on an as needed basis.

Licenses must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered a subject matter expert :

• Valid and current license in good standing issued by the Board or by another healing arts board under the Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Subject Matter Experts must be actively practicing within the field (defined as a minimum of sixteen (16) hours per week or sixty-four (64) hours per calendar month in direct patient care, clinical activity, or teaching, at least 40 hours of which is in direct patient care) for at least three to five years.
• Specialists in a particular area must possess Board certification or have completed an advanced education program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association in the specialty field of orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, or pediatric dentistry.
• Have no prior or current discipline against any health-related license in California or any other state. Disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to, suspension, revocation, probation, confidential discipline, consent order, letter of reprimand or warning, or any other restriction or action taken against a dental license.
• Not be the subject of an ongoing occupational or professional investigation, unresolved complaint, or pending disciplinary action.

In addition to the above, to be considered as a Subject Matter Expert you must be willing to :

Dental Board of California

Attn : Enforcement

2005 Evergreen St., Suite 1550

Sacramento, CA 95815

Please direct any questions to Tarin Amini (Send a message to the Board).