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Accreditation
Accredited by the esteemed California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education , our program is a beacon of excellence and quality in dental assistant education. Rest assured, your educational journey is supported by a strong foundation of credibility and excellence.
Program Structure
Unlock the doors to a comprehensive and blended curriculum that seamlessly integrates online learning with invaluable in-person sessions.
Your pathway consists of:
- 10 Remarkable Weeks: A fast-tracked, intensive program designed to catapult you into your new career.
- Flexible Scheduling: Classes convene once a week, on Saturdays, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, accommodating your unique needs and schedule.
- Hands-on Experience: Dive deep into real-world dental assisting practices with engaging laboratory and operatory exercises.
Blended Learning Experience
Harness the power of online and offline worlds:
- Online Convenience: Engage with 25 hours of captivating online content, accessible anytime, ensuring flexibility and convenience.
- In-Person Mastery: Revel in 80 immersive in-person hours, fostering a space for practical mastery and enriched learning experiences.
Admission Criteria
Our doors are open to passionate individuals ready to soar. Here are the only requirements:
- Age: students should be over 18 years of age.
- Educational Qualifications: a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Career-Ready Certifications
Graduate with a prestigious certificate enabling you to apply to the California Board of Dentistry as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), marking a monumental step in your career trajectory.
Along with your Basic Life Support (BLS) certificates. **
Robust Support System
We stand by you, not just as educators, but as unwavering supporters of your dream:
- Job Application Assistance: Benefit from personalized coaching, resume crafting, and remarkable interview preparation.
- Salary Negotiation Skills: Arm yourself with essential negotiation strategies to secure rewarding compensation packages.
Dental Assisting
Course Outline
• WEEK 01 •
General introduction to the exciting field of Dentistry, including your orientation to our clinic and dental terminology.
• WEEK 02 •
Four-handed dentistry, instrumental transfer, isolation techniques, suctioning (HVE), local anesthesia, patient positioning, handpiece maintenance, sealants and coronal polishing.
• WEEK 03 •
Radiology theory and practice of intraoral and extraoral X-ray techniques, X-ray safety, darkroom procedures.
• WEEK 04 •
Amalgam and composite materials, instruments, mixing, curing, tubs, trays.
• WEEK 05 •
Cements and liners, alginate impressions (upper arch), model pouring and trimming, X-ray quiz. CPR Training.
• WEEK 06 •
Midterm exam. Oral surgery, periodontal instruments and materials, sterilization procedures, alginate impressions (lower arch).
• WEEK 07 •
Crown and bridge instruments and materials, making temporary restorations, bite registration.
• WEEK 08 •
Endodontic materials and instruments, orthodontics, job interview skills.
• WEEK 9•
Office management, front desk operation, appointments, billing dental insurance, office management software, OSHA regulations. Review and practice for final exam.
• WEEK 10 •
Final exam and practical exam. Pediatric dentistry, final written exam, X- ray practical clinical exam.
Graduation!
Meet The Team
Dr. Daniel Kim, Director, and Instructor
Dr. Daniel Kim is focused on providing comprehensive patient care involving detailed oral diagnosis and treatment planning. He was born and raised in the Bay Area and received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Looking for a change from the Bay Area, he journeyed to Philadelphia and received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine.
Dr. Kim dedicates his professional career to providing you and your family with the best that modern dentistry has to offer. Dr. Kim is continually educating himself and his staff on the newest dental techniques and approaches in order to provide you with state-of-the-art, comfortable, and personalized dental care. When he is not in the office, Dr. Kim enjoys playing golf, tennis, and cycling. He gives back to the community by educating youth as a mentor for the Tiger Woods Foundation. He is a member of the American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and the San Francisco Dental Society.
Education and continuing education
University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine - DMD
University of California, Berkeley - BS in Molecular and Cell Biology
Surgical Implant Placement Residency
Invisalign Platinum Provider
Professional affiliations
American Dental Association, Member
California Dental Association, Member
International Congress of Implantology, Fellow
San Francisco Dental Society
San Mateo Dental Society
Sarah Etkzin, RDA, Instructor
Sarah is a registered dental assistant with a passion for dental care and has expertise in assisting dental professionals in all aspects of upholding a quality dental practice. A fourth generation San Francisco Bay Area native, she graduated from and was vice president of the College of San Mateo dental assisting program in 2012, receiving her RDA license in 2013. With experience working in the specialties of endodontics, oral surgery, implant surgery, cosmetic dentistry as well as general dentistry Sarah is very excited to inspire future dental assistants and give them tools to bring with them on their dental journey.
When she is not assisting Sarah enjoys spending time with her two teenage children, crafting, baking and playing more PokémonGo than is reasonable for any adult.
