Pit & Fissure Sealants

California Dental Educators is proud to offer a Dental Board of California-approved Pit and Fissure Sealants Course (PF155). This course is designed for individuals applying to become a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and is required for licensure. 

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California Dental Educators is a Dental Board-Approved Pit and Fissure Sealants Course (PF-155) 

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Important Regulatory Regulations

The Pit and Fissure Sealants course is a requirement for all Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) applicants under the new Dental Board regulations, effective July 1, 2025. The certificate earned cannot be used, until the holder recieves their RDA License.

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Course Overview

This course includes 16-hours of course material

• 4 Hours Didactic – Home study lecture materials topics covered Infection control protocols,,Dental Science, Tooth Morphology, Microbiology, Selant Basics, Sealant Criteria​, Sealant Material, Preparation of Pit and Fissure Sealants, Acid Etching, Sealant Application, Evaluation of Pit and Fissure Sealants, Home Care​​

• 4 Hours Lab/Pre-Clinical – Hands-on instruction practicing Pit and Fissure Sealants with two preclinical experience on typodonts at our Rocklin facility

• 8 Hours Clinical Procedure – Performed on four of your own patients at our Rocklin facility

Course Patient Requirements

This course requires four (4 ) of your own patients

Each patient must:

• Be 14 years or older (14-18) must have a parent or guardian present in the office

• Have one tooth in each quadrant for qualification

  • Qualified tooth is premolars and molars (no third molars)

  • No restorations (composite or amalgam fillings, or partial pit and fissure sealants)

  • No cavities or suspected cavities

• All patients must have a signed authorization and health history form signed by a dentist. 

Course Days and Times

​​Friday 5:30pm-9:30 PM exam and lab/preclinical on manikins

Saturday 9:00-6:00 patient day:

• First Patient 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

• Second Patient 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Lunch 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

• Third Patient 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

• Fourth & Final Patient 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM

4:30-6:00 is for late or behind schedule on patients, final paperwork, and sterilization.​​

Prerequisites

You are required to send the following prerequisites at time of registering for the course to californiadentaleducators@gmail.com 

1. 8-Hour Infection Control Certificate (taken within last two years)

2. 2-CE Dental Practice Act (taken within last two years)

3. Coronal Polishing Certificate from a Dental Board-approved provider

4. Current BLS Certification (cannot be online, must be from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

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1. Current RDA License​

2. Current BLS Certification Must be from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross (No online-only courses) ​​​​

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PPE Requirements

Students must wear full PPE during lab and clinical sessions. Required items:

• 8 Level 2 (or higher) disposable masks

• 1 box of properly fitted medical-grade exam gloves

• Disposable isolation gowns or cuffed lab jackets

• Safety goggles or glasses with side shields

• Optional: Face shield

PPE Kits Available

If you do not have PPE, a pre-packed PPE kit can be ordered and waiting for you when you arrive at the class. Order your PPE Kit in the toolbar so you are fully prepared for your preclinical session.

​​Before You Register​

1. 1. Get your patients signed off on Health History and Authorization forms (Forms located Below)

   2. Read Course Policies and FAQs Click on Link Here 

   3. Submit all required prerequisites to californiadentaleducators@gmail.com

   4. Choose the course date you want and register for class.

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Certificate & Compliance

• Upon successful completion, students receive an Pit and Fissure Sealants certificate

• This certificate  is only for registering for your RDA Licensure

• This certificate CANNOT be used unless you have an RDA License

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Why Choose California Dental Educators?

• 45+ years of combined instructional experience

• Hands-on, supportive learning environment

• Curriculum aligned with current Dental Board standards

• Strong commitment to student success

We are committed to your success and here to support you every step of the way.

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