The Foundation for Allied Dental Education
El Dorado Hills, CA
We are committed to supporting developing opportunities within the allied dental healthcare community through positive advocacy and dedication to formal education.
No matter how long you have been serving the oral healthcare needs of the community, the profession still ranks in the top three job markets nationwide and continues to look for the most advanced-skilled personnel to help provide quality care.
“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you”
Our Story:
The Foundation for Allied Dental Education (FADE)
In 2010, the Foundation for Allied Dental Education (FADE) was established as a privately-funded, non-profit organization by the Klein family whose original mission and purpose was to work toward providing collaborative support to dental assisting educators and educational programs throughout the State.
By the start of 2016, the Foundation developed supportive collaborations with ROP and CTE schools, Federally Qualified Health Clinics such as La Clinica de la Raza, California Rural Indian Health, tribal health clinics on native reservations and hispanic women’s support groups specific to introducing dental assisting as a pathway to independence for women and their families.
Today, FADE continues to develop new initiatives while embracing the need to expand, restructure, and refocus on building individualized learning and advanced skill programs and certifications taught by dental educators and clinically experienced faculty.
Since our beginning in 2010, we have worked continually toward providing the most unique and enriching curriculum possible while still meeting the educational regulations for all Board-approved programs and courses.
Our mission is to assist allied dental professionals meet their educational goals in an environment focused on education, not profit. Our focus is on theory, technique and consumer protection in all our classes. Our team of committed teachers and clinical professionals bring decades of experience in clinical practice to the learning environment with an emphasis on one-to-one instruction and integration of contemporary products and materials in a safe, enriching, supportive environment.
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8-Hour Infection Control Certification Course for the Unlicensed DA
An unlicensed dental assistant is required by the State of California to take an 8-hour course in Infection Control.
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Radiation Safety Certification Course
The California Radiation Safety Certification course provides the participant with the required curriculum to obtain certification in California.
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Coronal Polishing Certification Course
This course is designed to provide Dental Board of California approved instruction in coronal polishing for those seeking licensure as a Registered Dental Assistant.
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Pit & Fissure Sealant Certification Course
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.
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Orthodontic Assistant Permit Course
For the RDA who may be working in an orthodontic office or general practice.
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Dental Practice Act Course
This dental board approved course on dental practice act has been developed to ensure the unlicensed dental assistant understands their role and the regulations and laws governing their position in the dental practice.