Orthodontic Assistant
Enroll in our Orthodontic Assistant Permit course!Click here to request your application.
An orthodontic assistant is a dental professional who works closely with orthodontists to support the diagnosis, treatment and care of patients undergoing orthodontic procedures, such as braces or aligners. Their responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, taking dental impressions, sterilizing instruments and providing post-treatment instructions.
Citrus College offers a 2-unit Orthodontic Assistant Permit course (DENT 300) that includes 24 hours of lecture, 28 hours of laboratory instruction and 32 hours of clinical experience.
The Citrus College Orthodontic Assistant Permit course is approved by the Dental Board of California. This approval means that students who complete the program are eligible to sit for the California Orthodontic Assistant Permit examination.
Obtaining an Orthodontic Assistant Permit enables these professionals to perform more advanced duties, such as placing and removing orthodontic appliances under supervision, which not only enhances their skills, but can also lead to increased job opportunities and a higher salary.
ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Eight-hour course in infection control (completed within two years prior to application)
- Two-hour course in the California Dental Practice Act (completed within two years)
NOTE: A current registered dental assistant (RDA) license is acceptable to meet the above certificates. - Current CPR basic life support (BLS) certification
- Hepatitis B immunization or signed declination form
- Current negative TB test within the last six months
ADMISSION
Request an application packet by clicking on this link or by contacting the college's RDA program at dental@citruscollege.edu.
Admission to Citrus College is open to high school graduates and any person 18 years or older.
For more information, call the Citrus College Health Sciences Department at (626) 914-8720.