Courses
Course Overview
Cost: $475
The Pit & Fissure Sealant course provides dental professionals with the knowledge and hands-on training needed to properly apply pit and fissure sealants as part of preventive dental care.
Students learn how to identify appropriate patients for sealants, prepare teeth, maintain moisture control, apply etchant and sealant materials, evaluate placement, and maintain proper aseptic techniques throughout the procedure.
This course requires a valid CPR card through the American Heart Association BLS or Red Cross BLS. Students who already have a valid CPR card should bring a copy of their card when attending class.
What You’ll Learn
Build the practical skills needed to properly apply and evaluate pit and fissure sealants through in-class lectures, instructional videos, and one-on-one training using dental X-ray manikins and live patients.
Each student shall pass a written examination that reflects the entire curriculum content. and a clinical examination in which the student successfully completes the application of pit and fissure sealants on two of the four clinical patients required for clinical instruction. The examination shall include teeth in all four quadrants.
Accreditation
The course is licensed by the Dental Board of California and the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education in California and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education (ACCET).
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Questions?
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HDMC’s Pit & Fissure Sealant course is designed for dental professionals seeking hands-on training in the proper application of pit and fissure sealants. The course covers patient selection, tooth preparation, sealant placement, evaluation, and other skills related to preventive dental care.
The Pit & Fissure Sealant course is 16 hours and can be completed in 2 days. Training includes lecture, hands-on practice with mannequins, a written examination, and clinical instruction.
Students must provide proof of completing an approved Dental Infection Control course and have a valid American Heart Association BLS or Red Cross BLS CPR card. Students are also required to use four of their own patients during the clinical portion of the course.
Yes. Students participate in clinical instruction using four patients and must pass a clinical examination that includes successfully applying pit and fissure sealants on two of those patients. The clinical examination must include teeth in all four quadrants.
Yes, HDMC’s Pit and Fissure Sealant course is licensed by the Dental Board of California and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) and accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET).