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Orthodontic Assistant
The INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR WELLNESS for Dental Assisting’s Orthodontic Assistant course prepares students to successfully pass their permit exam while teaching them the basics of working in an orthodontic office. During this six-week course approved by the California Dental Board, students will learn how to treat patients through orthodontic assisting techniques by lecture and hands-on instruction
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Upon completing our Orthodontic Assistant program, students will be competent in the permitted duties of the Orthodontic Assistant and will receive a certificate of completion. This makes students eligible to take part in the Orthodontic Assistant Permit Exam.
As of January 2010, the California Dental Board requires that Dental Assistants who are working in an orthodontic office and/or are performing the daily duties of the Orthodontic Assistant hold an Orthodontic Assistant Permit. The California Dental Board requires that every applicant seeking an Orthodontic Assistant permit complete a Board Approved Orthodontic Assistant Course
Each Student Receives
1
24 hours of lecture
2
28 hours of clinical/lab experience
3
32 clinical hours
4
16 hours of internship
Admissions
The Admissions process for each applicant will facilitate the applicant’s understanding of program goals. We welcome all student candidates who are 18 years or older and who have earned a high school diploma or GED. Photo ID
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Tuition + Fees
88 hours, six-week program, includes course examination
$1400