Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting
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Pit & Fissure Sealants (16 HRS TOTAL= 12 HRS IN OFFICE + 4 HRS HOME STUDY)
When: Monday-Thursday
Length of the Course: 16 HOURS
About one-fourth of children and more than half of adolescents will develop cavities in their permanent teeth, making dental caries (cavities) one of the most common chronic diseases in children and young adults.
According to the CDC, pit and fissure sealant procedures can significantly reduce the risk of cavities on molars in the first year after placement and over several years. This is why professional health organizations advocate for the wide use of dental sealants as a basic preventative measure against cavities and recommend that children receive sealant procedures as soon as they get their adult teeth.
Getting certified in pit and fissure sealant procedures is crucial to ensuring your practice offers effective preventative services to your patients. If you are considering enrolling in our Pit and Fissure Sealant Course in Kingsburg, do not hesitate to reach out. At Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting, our dental assisting courses can give you the training and hands-on experience you need to confidently perform essential procedures.
Pit and fissure sealants create a physical barrier that prevents bacteria and food particles from accumulating in the deep grooves and folds of the molars, reducing the risk of cavities and caries. During a pit and fissure sealing, dentists or registered dental assistants thoroughly clean each tooth and apply a solution to the surface of the teeth. Once the solution has dried, they then apply a liquid sealant and allow it to set, typically by shining a UV light onto the sealant. Each procedure takes only a few minutes per tooth and is completely pain-free for patients.
Our Pit and Fissure Sealant Course is designed to provide hands-on training to help registered dental assistants in Kingsburg master these techniques.
The State of California allows the following professionals to perform pit and fissure sealant procedures with a Pit and Fissure Sealant certification:
The Pit and Fissure Sealant Course at Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting ensures that professionals are equipped to perform this essential preventative service, helping to reduce the risk of cavities and support better oral health for their patients.
Our Kingsburg Pit and Fissure Sealant Course is approved by the Dental Board of California to train and certify registered dental assistants in this procedure. It is a 16-hour course that consists of 12 hours in-office and 4 hours at-home study. The course takes place on Monday-Thursday. To successfully pass our Pit and Fissure Sealant Course, candidates in Kingsburg must complete the following assignments:
Students are required to wear proper PPE at all times. Also, please note that students must bring their own patients for this course. Patients must be 12 years of age or older and have at least one tooth in each quadrant without fillings or decay.
Pit and fissure sealants can help prevent the formation of cavities in difficult-to-clean areas, such as the deep grooves of molars. Your patients will benefit greatly from pit and fissure sealants, as it reduces the risk of decay and supports long-term dental health. To learn more about our Pit and Fissure Sealant Course in Kingsburg, reach out to us today.
Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting
N/a© Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting. 2025 | All rights reserved.