Recent SemestersSummer 2026Class SizeNot publishedCredits0PrerequisiteStudents must have the RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) license or proof of current enrollment in a board-approved RDA Program. Current CPR card for Healthcare Providers (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC); Certificate of completion of the California 8-hour Infection Control course; Certificate of completion of the California Dental Practice Act course; Certificate of completion of the Coronal Polishing course; Certificate of completion of the Radiation Safety course Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionDescription: An Introduction to Ultrasonic Scaling. This course is designed to meet the Dental Board of California-approved course in Ultrasonic Scaling. The student will be trained and become proficient in removing excess cement from coronal surfaces of orthodontically-banded teeth. This course is 2 didactic hours online, and in-class lecture, and 2 hours of lab. This Dental Board-approved course fulfills the state board requirements for certification of RDA and OAP candidate teeth in Ultrasonic Scaling. 2.00 hours lecture and 2.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)Usually HeldMon 10:10am–12:10pm, Mon 8:00am–10:00am 