Radiation Safety Certification Course

Dental Board of California Approved

32-hour Radiation Safety Certification course (held over 2 weekends)

• Orientation Session - 2hrs (ONLINE - LIVE), usually the Tuesday evening before Day 1 of class

• Lecture & Exams - 5hrs (ONLINE - SELF STUDY)

• Clinical Day 1: 9am-5pm (IN- PERSON)

  • 3 FMXs on DXTTR

  • Mounting Exercise

  • Quizzes

• Homework (in between Day 1 & Day 2): Complete 3 FMXs in your own office and bring copies to Day 2 of class

• Clinical Day 2: 9am-5pm (IN PERSON)

  • Final Clinical Exam on a classmate

  • Review of paperwork

  • Final Written Exam online

Price: $625*

Location: Walnut Creek

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES as of January 1, 2025:

1. Dental Board approved 8hr Infection Control certification

2. Current and valid Basic Life Support certification (must be obtained by an approved provider, see details below)

You must provide copies of your Infection Control & BLS/CPR certifications prior to taking this class as they are required for patient care. This is per the new requirements of the Dental Board of California (see senate bill 1453). Please direct any questions regarding this new requirement to the Dental Board.

We recommend Santa Clara County Dental Society for these courses but you can find other approved providers on the Dental Board website.

For BLS/CPR: must be through the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, the American Safety and Health Institute, the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Provider Recognition (CERP) program, or the Academy of General Dentistry’s Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE).

Please note our cancellation policy (posted at the bottom of the Classes page)

*Starting January 1, 2025 pricing will increase to $675, the first price increase in 10 years as we try to keep our classes as accessible as possible. This price increase will help us continue to leverage the latest technology in the industry, such as 3D imaging and digital impressions.

• Dental Board of California approved

• Course consists of 2 portions - Lecture & Clinical

  • Lecture - online (pre-work to be completed prior to attending in-person portion)

  • Clinical - in person on the date you register for

• REQUIREMENTS FOR CLASS - please review prior to registering:

  • You will be required to bring in 2 of your own patients for the clinical portion that meet the following criteria (we cannot provide patients for you):

    • has had a cleaning in past 6 months

    • has all adult dentition

    • cannot be missing more than 1 tooth per quadrant

  • You will be required to bring your own slow speed hand piece

    • If you do not have your own, you can rent one from us for a $75 fee (inquire for more info)

• All other equipment, instruments and disposables are provided for by Tooth Fairy Systems

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES as of January 1, 2025:

1. Dental Board approved 8hr Infection Control certification

2. Current and valid Basic Life Support certification (must be obtained by an approved provider, see details below)

You must provide copies of your Infection Control & BLS/CPR certifications prior to taking this class as they are required for patient care. This is per the new requirements of the Dental Board of California (see senate bill 1453). Please direct any questions regarding this new requirement to the Dental Board.

We recommend Santa Clara County Dental Society for these courses but you can find other approved providers on the Dental Board website.

For BLS/CPR: must be through the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, the American Safety and Health Institute, the American Dental Association’s Continuing Education Provider Recognition (CERP) program, or the Academy of General Dentistry’s Program Approval for Continuing Education (PACE).

Price: $500*

Location: San Ramon

Time: 8am - 5pm

IMPORTANT INFO:

Candidates for this course should have experience working in a dental office and be familiar with terminology and equipment.

Valid until January 1, 2025: Unlicensed Dental Assistants cannot perform Coronal Polishing, so the certificate issued with this course is not valid until the candidate obtains their RDA license from the DBC (Licensed Dental Assistant = RDA, Unlicensed Dental Assistant = DA)

Please note our cancellation policy (posted at the bottom of the Classes page)

**Starting January 1, 2025 pricing will increase to $550, the first price increase in 10 years as we try to keep our classes as accessible as possible.

RDA Written Examination Prep Course - Self Study

All materials will be provided online, including a recording of a previously recorded live seminar

• Covers all aspects and subject areas

• Learn techniques of test taking

• Utilize sample "simulated test" questions to enhance your testing skills

• Online Study Guide included in price
  Please note, these are not official test questions

• Online access to materials is granted for 60 days (can request extension with proof of RDA Exam registration)

Price: $175