Application of
Pit and Fissure Sealants:

A Certification Course for Dental Assistants

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Department of Dental Hygiene
Continuing Education Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This two-day course meets Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Rule 114.3 which states:

A dental assistant wishing to obtain certification must:

Complete a minimum of 16 hours of clinical and didactic education in pit and fissure sealants taken through a CODA accredited dental hygiene program approved by the Board whose course of instruction includes:

• Microbiology, infection control
• Patient management and medical emergency considerations
• Dental anatomy, sealant products, techniques and placement
• Ethics and jurisprudence related to pit and fissure sealants

The laboratory and clinical portions of the course will provide the participant with:

• Experience in securing a dry field
• Ergonomic considerations
• Training in utilization of slow-speed hand piece
• Placement of dental sealants with light and chemical cured products on extracted teeth in a laboratory setting
• Placement of at least six (6) pit and fissure sealants and topical fluoride on a patient that has been prescreened for sealant placement. (Participant must provide the patient.)

Rule 114.3 also states that dental assistants seeking Pit and Fissure Certification must also:

• Have at least 2 years of experience as a dental assistant
• Successfully completed a current course in basic life support
• Work for a Texas-licensed dentist who is enrolled as a Medicaid Provider with appropriate state agencies, or who practices in an area determined to be underserved by the Texas Department of Health

GENERAL INFORMATION:

COURSE PRESENTERS:

Presenters provide a friendly, fun, relaxing learning environment that addresses students’ learning styles and needs. Special attention is given to hands-on instruction.

NOW AVAILABLE
IN-OFFICE TRAINING:

In-office training provides the lecture, laboratory and clinical sessions conducted in the convenience of your dental office. Minimum 10 participants. For more information call Tina Stein at 210 567-8841 or email stein@uthscsa.edu.

Applicants must have proof of malpractice insurance (may be obtained through Seabury & Smith, 1-800-323-2106) and current CPR certification.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

TO ENROLL: Please complete the registration form and send it with your payment (check or credit card.) Make checks payable to UTHSCSA. Enrollment is not complete without payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Full refund of tuition will be honored if cancellation is provided on or before one week prior to course. Partial tuition will be honored for cancellations after one week prior to course.

No refund of tuition fee will be honored for cancellations on the day of the course.