Orthodontic Assisting Permit
Noncredit Certificate of Completion Dental · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
This program is designed to provide advanced education in orthodontic assisting, specifically for Registered Dental Assistants (RDAs) or Dental Assistants currently working in an orthodontic practice. The curriculum meets the didactic and laboratory requirements for the Dental Board of California's Orthodontic Assisting Permit. Students will gain comprehensive training for cement removal, specialty clinical experience, and practical skills for orthodontic procedures. Prerequisites include verification of an active RDA license or at least six months of work experience as a Dental Assistant. In addition, students must submit documentation of Hepatitis B immunization (or an HBV refusal form), a negative TB test result, CPR certification, 8-hour Infection Control training, and 2-hr California Dental Practice Act.
Note: Concurrent enrollment in DENTAL 691 & DENTAL 692. If proof of a valid 4-hour course in Ultrasonic Scaling certificate has been completed within 5 years, concurrent enrollment in DENTAL 692 is not necessary.
Students will be required to apply to this program. Please visit https://www.chaffey.edu/acc/hwa/hwa-academics/da-app-instructions.php for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the steps for selecting, pre-positioning, and curing orthodontic brackets, following approval from the supervising licensed dentist.
- Apply appropriate techniques for preparing teeth for bonding.
- Demonstrate the safe and effective removal of orthodontic brackets and attachments.
- Identify when to refer the removal of bonding material to the supervising licensed dentist.
- Demonstrate proficiency in sizing, fitting, and cementing orthodontic bands in compliance with established procedures.
- Remove orthodontic bands and excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth using a hand instrument, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Identify, interpret, and demonstrate placement and ligation of archwires in orthodontic appliances.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Course requirements: | ||
| Required Courses: | 98.5-110.5 | |
| DENTAL 690 | Orthodontic Assisting Permit | 54.5-61 |
| DENTAL 691 | Orthodontic Assisting Specialty Clinical Experience | 36-40.5 |
| DENTAL 692 | Ultrasonic Scaling | 8-9 |
| Total | 98.5-110.5 | |
Other Information
Health and Wellness
Local Program (Major) Code: O130
Program Control Number: 46283
TOP Code: .
CIP Code: 51.0601
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