DEA- 840B - Orthodontic Assistant Permit

Recent Professors: T. Marquez-Martinez
Recent Semesters: Summer 2026
Class Size: Not published
Credits: 0
Prerequisite: DEA 840AStudents must have the RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) license or be Dental Assistants qualified to take the RDA exam. 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
Summer 2026 Sections: View Summer 2026 sections of DEA- 840B
Transfers To: Not transferable
Description: Description: An Introduction to Orthodontic Assisting. This course is designed to meet the Dental Board of California requirements for an approved Orthodontic Assistant course and it prepares students to be eligible to take the state board exam for the Orthodontic Assistant Permit. This course provides specialized knowledge and skills to perform chairside dental assisting in an orthodontic practice. The course includes didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction on dental sciences, materials, and infection control as they pertain to chairside assisting orthodontic techniques. 24.00 hours lecture and 60.00 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)
Usually Held: Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:00pm–5:00pm