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About Our Program
Meet The Team
Kamilia Grats, School Director
Dr. Adam Askari
Kevin Andrada, RDA Instructor
Information About Our Program
Accreditation
Accredited by the esteemed California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, our program is a beacon of excellence and quality in dental assistant education. Rest assured, your educational journey is supported by a strong foundation of credibility and excellence.
Program Structure
Unlock the doors to a comprehensive and blended curriculum that seamlessly integrates online learning with invaluable in-person sessions.
Your pathway consists of:
- 10 Remarkable Weeks: A fast-tracked, intensive program designed to catapult you into your new career.
- Flexible Scheduling: Classes convene once a week, on a flexible schedule, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, accommodating your unique needs and schedule.
- Hands-on Experience: Dive deep into real-world dental assisting practices with engaging laboratory and operatory exercises.
Blended Learning Experience
Harness the power of online and offline worlds:
- Online Convenience: Engage with 25 hours of captivating online content, accessible anytime, ensuring flexibility and convenience.
- In-Person Mastery: Revel in 80 immersive in-person hours, fostering a space for practical mastery and enriched learning experiences.
Admissions Criteria
Our doors are open to passionate individuals ready to soar. Here are the only requirements:
- Age: students should be over 18 years of age or 17 with parental consent.
- Educational Qualifications: a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Career-Ready Certifications
Graduate with a prestigious certificate enabling you to apply to the California Board of Dentistry as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), marking a monumental step in your career trajectory.
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Robust Support System
We stand by you, not just as educators, but as unwavering supporters of your dream:
- Job Application Assistance: Benefit from personalized coaching, resume crafting, and remarkable interview preparation.
- Salary Negotiation Skills: Arm yourself with essential negotiation strategies to secure rewarding compensation packages.
Dental Assisting
Course Outline
• WEEK 01 •
General introduction to the exciting field of Dentistry, including your orientation to our clinic and dental terminology.
• WEEK 02 •
Four-handed dentistry, instrumental transfer, isolation techniques, suctioning (HVE), local anesthesia "scoop technique", patient positioning, handpiece maintenance, sealants and coronal polishing.
• WEEK 03 •
Radiology theory and practice of intraoral and extraoral X-ray techniques, X-ray safety.
• WEEK 04 •
Amalgam and composite materials, instruments, mixing, curing, tubs, trays.
• WEEK 05 •
Cements and liners, alginate impressions (upper arch), model pouring and trimming. CPR Training.
• WEEK 06 •
Midterm exam. Oral surgery, periodontal instruments and materials, sterilization procedures, alginate impressions (lower arch).
• WEEK 07 •
Crown and bridge instruments and materials, making temporary restorations, bite registration.
• WEEK 08 •
Endodontic materials and instruments, orthodontics, job interview skills.
• WEEK 9•
Office management, front desk operation, appointments, billing dental insurance, office management software, OSHA regulations. Review and practice for final exam.
• WEEK 10 •
Final exam and practical exam. Final written exam, X- ray practical clinical exam.
Pizza day-Graduation!