Unprofessional conduct by a person licensed under this chapter is defined as, but is not limited to, any one of the following: (a) The obtaining of any fee by fraud or misrepresentation. (b) The employment directly or indirectly of any student or suspended or unlicensed dentist to practice dentistry as defined in this chapter. (c) The aiding or abetting of any unlicensed person to practice dentistry. (d) The aiding or abetting of a licensed person to practice dentistry unlawfully. (e) The committing of any act or acts of sexual abuse, misconduct, or relations with a patient that are substantially related to the practice of dentistry. (f) The use of any false, assumed, or fictitious name, either as an individual, firm, corporation, or otherwise, or any name other than the name under which the person is licensed to practice, in advertising or in any other manner indicating that the person is practicing or will practice dentistry, except that name as is specified in a valid permit issued pursuant to Section 1701.5. (g) The practice of accepting or receiving any commission or the rebating in any form or manner of fees for professional services, radiograms, prescriptions, or other services or articles supplied to patients. (h) The making use by the licensee or any agent of the licensee of any advertising statements of a character tending to deceive or mislead the public. (i) The advertising of either professional superiority or the advertising of performance of professional services in a superior manner. This subdivision shall not prohibit advertising permitted by subdivision (h) of Section 651. (j) The employing or the making use of solicitors. (k) The advertising in violation of Section 651. ( l ) The advertising to guarantee any dental service, or to perform any dental operation painlessly. This subdivision shall not prohibit advertising permitted by Section 651. (m) The violation of any of the provisions of law regulating the procurement, dispensing, or administration of dangerous drugs, as defined in Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 4000) or controlled substances, as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code. (n) The violation of any of the provisions of this division. (o) The permitting of any person to operate dental radiographic equipment who has not met the requirements of Section 1656. (p) The clearly excessive prescribing or administering of drugs or treatment, or the clearly excessive use of diagnostic procedures, or the clearly excessive use of diagnostic or treatment facilities, as determined by the customary practice and standards of the dental profession. Any person who violates this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) or more than six hundred dollars ($600), or by imprisonment for a term of not less than 60 days or more than 180 days, or by both a fine and imprisonment. (q) The use of threats or harassment against any patient or licensee for providing evidence in any possible or actual disciplinary action, or other legal action; or the discharge of an employee primarily based on the employeeâs attempt to comply with the provisions of this chapter or to aid in the compliance. (r) Suspension or revocation of a license issued, or discipline imposed, by another state or territory on grounds that would be the basis of discipline in this state. (s) The alteration of a patientâs record with intent to deceive. (t) Unsanitary or unsafe office conditions, as determined by the customary practice and standards of the dental profession. (u) The abandonment of the patient by the licensee, without written notice to the patient that treatment is to be discontinued and before the patient has ample opportunity to secure the services of another dentist, registered dental hygienist, registered dental hygienist in alternative practice, or registered dental hygienist in extended functions and provided the healt
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