California Code, Business and Professions Code - BPC § 1611

The board shall carry out the purposes and enforce the provisions of this chapter.  It shall examine all applicants for a license or permit to practice dentistry and dental assisting, according to the provisions of this chapter, and shall issue licenses and permits to practice dentistry and dental assisting in this state to such applicants as successfully pass all applicable licensing and permitting examinations administered by the board, or any regional or national testing entity designated to administer licensing or permitting examinations, and otherwise comply with the provisions of this chapter.  The board shall collect and apply all fees as directed by this chapter.