Pit & Fissure Sealants $575

We are a California Dental Board-approved provider for the Pit & Fissure Sealant Certification. This course meets all requirements to achieve the Pit and Fissure Sealant Certification for current RDAs and Dental Assistants who are looking to apply for their RDA exam.

The program outline for Pit & Fissure Sealants includes 4 hours of didactic (Lecture) via home study, 4 hours of lab/pre-clinical instruction at our location in Rocklin, CA, and 8 hours of clinical experience withYOUR four patients at our clinical location at our Rocklin, CA. Our course is designed to provide participants with their Pit and Fissure Certificate at the end of Sunday's class.

The didactic portion includes dental science, tooth morphology, microbiology, sealant basics, dental materials and pharmacology, sealant materials, sealant criteria, preparation of pit and fissure sealants, acid etching, sealant application, re-evaluation of pit and fissure sealants, and infection control. A written exam will be given after the didactic portion.

The lab/pre-clinical portion includes infection control, operatory and material setup, tooth preparation, moisture control, and pit & fissure sealant placement on prepared typodont teeth.

During the clinical patient portion, you will bring in your four patients at specified times of the course date. Your patient criteria must meet at least one non-carious, non-restored, natural tooth sufficiently erupted in each quadrant for your four patients. The teeth can be either molars or premolars. Participants will receive a Pit and Fissure Sealants certificate once the course has been completed and all competencies have been met.

We are dedicated to providing top-notch training from experienced pediatric and adult RDA instructors. Instructors are carefully selected for their unparalleled commitment to maintaining a current curriculum in line with the Dental Board of California, demonstrated leadership skills, 10+ years of experience in the dental community, and dedication to the education and advancement of each student.

This course provides 16 hours of CE units for all RDA students

Prerequisites:

1. Current BLS for healthcare providers (no online classes)

2. Current RDA license

OR

1. Dental Assistant who has completed a board-approved course in Coronal Polish

2. 8-Hours Infection Control Certificate

3. Current BLS for healthcare providers (no online classes)

PPE Requirements:

CDC guidelines indicate that each student will need approximately the following PPE for the course:

• 8 disposable face masks, level 2 or higher

• 1 box of medical-grade examination gloves appropriately fitted

• Lab coat or two long-sleeved, knee-length disposable lab jackets

• Safety goggles or glasses with side shields

• Face Shield (optional)

If you do not have access to PPE, you can get a kit here: https://www.cadentaleducators.com/submit-prerequisites

Your kit will be waiting for you at the pre-clinical location.