If you need the required California Dental Board certifications to maintain employment as an unlicensed dental assistant, or to satisfy your CE requirements, or to prepare to sit for the Registered Dental Assistant Exam, Indigo is the place for you! Our hybrid courses offer the convenience of online learning with in-person training on weekends.
Stay compliant with California Dental Board regulations by completing our 2-unit California Dental Practice Act course and Basic Life Support (BLS) training. The BLS course includes , ensuring you meet the mandatory live training requirement. Both courses are essential for license renewal and maintaining patient safety standards.
Earn your Radiation Safety Certification in this comprehensive course, approved by the California Dental Board. Learn critical safety protocols through a combination of online lectures and in-person clinical practice. This course is perfect for dental professionals looking to expand their radiographic skills while ensuring patient and staff safety.
Master the latest infection control protocols with our 2-unit Infection Control certification course, designed to meet California Dental Board requirements. This course covers essential practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections in dental settings, ensuring both patient and practitioner safety. Complete this online course at your convenience.
Enhance your dental assisting skills with our Coronal Polishing certification course. This lecture and hands-on program teaches proper techniques using mannequins and live patients, covering everything from plaque removal to polishing techniques. Approved by the California Dental Board, this course is perfect for RDAs looking to expand their clinical competencies.
Learn the art of applying sealants in our Pit and Fissure Sealant certification course. With a blend of lectures and hands-on practice, this course teaches you how to effectively prevent cavities by sealing vulnerable areas on teeth. Approved by the California Dental Board, this course is ideal for dental assistants aiming to enhance their preventive care skills.
Prepare for the California RDA Exam with our comprehensive online course, designed to help you master all exam sections, including law and ethics, infection control, and dental procedures. With practice tests and in-depth study materials, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge needed to pass on your first attempt.
Ace the DANB Radiation Health & Safety (RHS) Exam with our focused online prep course. This course covers key topics such as radiation safety, equipment operation, and patient protection. With practice exams and expert guidance, you’ll be well-prepared to earn your certification and advance your dental career.
We believe in fair tuition and provide financing options that allow all students to attend our programs. Our tuition is straightforward — there are no hidden costs or additional fees.
We accept 6-15 students into each session of our Dental Assisting program.
Our program is competitive and not all are accepted.
At Indigo, we believe in the convenience of online learning and the value of hands-on, in-person training, which is why we teach using an accelerated "hybrid" model. You will have weekly coursework online supplemented with weekly in-person training sessions, focused on the skills you learned during the week. This model provides you with the critical repetitions you need to confidently perform your best starting day one.
Our curriculum is designed, and taught, by dental industry experts who have identified the critical skills necessary for modern dental offices. The flexible online curriculum and weekend hands-on training classes enable you to easily transition from your current job or schooling into an exciting new dental career. The in-person clinical training are held in leading local dental offices. In the end, Indigo's programs ensure that you become an effective and confident dental professional.
Dental assistants perform many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x-rays to recordkeeping and scheduling appointments. Their duties vary by state and with each dental office.
Dental assistants typically do the following:
Assistants work under the direction of a dentist and perform lab tasks, such as taking impressions of a patient’s teeth, taking radiographs, practicing infection control and asepsis, performing intraoral and extraoral photography, among many other permitted duties.
Dental assistants are allowed to perform the following procedures:
Fluoride application, in which fluoride is put directly on the teeth, is an anti-cavity measure. Some dental assistants may be qualified to apply topical anesthetic to an area of a patient’s mouth, temporarily numbing the area prior to a procedure. Each state regulates the scope of practice for dental assistants.
Work Environment
Almost all dental assistants work in dental offices. Most work full time. Dental assistants wear safety glasses, surgical masks, protective clothing, and gloves to protect themselves and patients from infectious diseases. They also must follow safety procedures to minimize risks associated with x-ray machines.
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