Pit & Fissure Sealants

New Duty for Registered Dental Assistant Applicants 

 

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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Prerequisites

You must have the following sent to californiadentaleducators@gmail.com (required before receiving course material required for the didactic (lecture) portion of class)

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1. 8-Hour Infection Control Certificate from a Dental Board-approved provider

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

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

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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) 

 

Course Patient Requirements

This course requires 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

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Course Overview

This course includes 16-hours of course material

• 4 Hours Didactic – Home study lecture materials, sent after prerequisites are received

• 4 Hours Lab/Pre-Clinical – Hands-on instruction on typodonts at our Rocklin facility

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

 

Course Days and Times

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Friday and Saturday dates:

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Friday 5:00pm-10:00PM Exam and lab practice 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.

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Saturday and Sunday dates:

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Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm

9:00am-1:00pm Exam and lab practice on manikins

Lunch 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM

• First Patient Saturday, 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

• Second Patient Saturday, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM

5:00 to 6:00 is for late or behind schedule on patients, paperwork, and sterilization.

• Third Patient Sunday, 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

• Fourth & Final Patient Sunday, 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

11:30-1:00 is for late or behind schedule on patients, final paperwork, and sterilization.

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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​

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Course Competency Expectations

To successfully complete the course, students must:

• Use the air/water syringe and suction simultaneously

• Hold and maneuver a mouth mirror and Pit and Fissure Sealants effectively

• Maintain a dry field of the oral cavity when applying Pit and Fissure Sealnts

• Know all tooth numbers and surfaces

• Demonstrate safe and effective Pit and Fissure Sealant technique

• Pass the didactic and clinical exams with a score of 75% or higher

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Before and After You Register

• Read the FAQ page. Access this in the toolbar at the top of the page.

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

• Send prerequisite material to californiadentaleducators@gmail.com

• You’ll receive the course materials via email to begin your home study portion of preliminary exam.

• If you have any questions, we’re just a phone call or email away—we’re here to help!

• Upon successful completion, we’ll email your certificate for immediate proof and also send the original certificate by mail.

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Certification and Compliance

Upon successful completion, you will receive a Pit and Fissure Sealants Certificate—a requirement for applying or registering for your RDA Licensure. This certificate cannot be used unless you are an RDA.