Ortho Assistant Permit & Ultrasonic Scaling Certification
Apr 1, 2023 – May 7, 2023
B&P Section 1750.3 specifies the duties of an OA as:
1750.3. A person holding an orthodontic assistant permit pursuant to Section 1750.2 may perform the following duties under the direct supervision of a supervising licensed dentist: (a) All duties that a dental assistant is allowed to perform. (b) Prepare teeth for bonding, and select, preposition, and cure orthodontic brackets after their position has been approved by the licensed dentist. (c) Remove only orthodontic brackets and attachments with the removal of the bonding material by the supervising licensed dentist. (d) Size, fit, and cement orthodontic bands. (e) Remove orthodontic bands and remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument. (f) Place and ligate archwires. (g) Remove excess cement with an ultrasonic scaler from supragingival surfaces of teeth undergoing orthodontic treatment. (h) Any additional duties that the board may prescribe by regulation.Part 1 (Lab)
April 1st, 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Part 2 (Lab)
April 2nd, 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Part 3 (Lab)
April 29th, 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Part 4 (Lab-Final Exam)
April 30th, 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Ultrasonic Scaling Certification
May 7th, 2023
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
