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. Prerequisites: Current CPR/BLS - Basic Life Support … 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
This course is designed to provide Dental Board of California approved instruction in coronal polishing for those seeking licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant. Only an RDA can perform coronal polish, however, certification must be completed prior to taking State Board examinations to obtain licensure. This certification course provides all required didactic, lab, and clinical … Continued
New! This course is held via Zoom allowing the RDA applicant to attend from the comfort of home. Whether currently enrolled in a dental assisting program, graduating from a dental assisting program or work-experience trained, this one day preparation course is an excellent review of the step-by-step protocols and clinical procedures identified on the Dental … 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. Each student must possess the necessary requirements for application for RDA licensure or currently possess an RDA license to … 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