An unlicensed dental assistant is required by the State of California to take an 8-hour course in Infection Control and a 2-hour course in Dental Practice Act within 120 days of employment in a dental office. The Institute’s two courses are board-approved and fully meet the State requirements. Students are required to wear scrubs on … Continued
The California Radiation Safety Certification course provides the participant with the required course curriculum to obtain certification to produce dental radiographs in California. Whether an entry-level allied dental health team member or someone entering the California workplace from another State, our certification course provides didactic instruction in the California Code of Regulations for Radiation Safety … Continued
Our specialty course is for licensed dental assistants who are struggling with the fabrication of provisional indirect restorations (temp crowns/bridges). The secrets to success in fabrication are based on several factors which we will focus on during this hands-on workshop. The course objectives are: Identification of the types of indirect provisionals and the materials needed … Continued
This course is designed to provide Board-approved instruction in coronal polishing for those seeking licensure as a Registered Dental Assisting. Only a RDA can perform coronal polish, however, certification must be completed prior to taking State Board examinations to obtain licensure. This two-day certification course provides all required didactic, lab, and clinical instruction required including … Continued
This course is designed to provide Board-approved instruction and certification in the application of Pit & Fissure Sealants for those already licensed as a Registered Dental Assistant or to meet licensure renewal requirements for new RDA’s. Only a RDA can perform sealants, therefore certification must be completed within the first renewal period in which continuing … Continued
The FADE Institute is pleased to offer the OAP program. For the RDA who may be working in an orthodontic office or general practice, the OAP is a 55 hour program (depending on licensure status) offered over two weekends and includes approximately 24 - 32 hours of clinical competency and skills development in your dental office. … Continued