Program Overview

Applications for our Registered Dental Assistant program are now open until May 7th, 2021. ​View the RDA Program Information Sheet for important dates, times, fees and other information. Apply using the RDA Program Online Registration link. ​​
Program Description
This program prepares students with the necessary manipulative skills, technical knowledge and experience for entry-level employment as a Registered Dental Assistant. 

Through a combination of lecture, laboratory and clinical experience, students will receive skills training in the following: infection control, Dental Practice Act, dental anatomy, dental terminology, dental radiation safety, coronal polish, pit and fissure sealants, dental instrumentation, equipment, and CPR/BLS.  Each student will also participate in clinical training through our “community classroom,” which includes instruction in a dental office working side by side with the dentist and dental team members.

Program Objectives
Students successfully completing this program will receive the following certificates:
  • Certificate of Competency
  • Dental Radiation Safety
  • Coronal Polish
  • Infection Control
  • Dental Practice Act
  • Pit and Fissure Sealants
​Completers are eligible for the Registered Dental Assistant Examination offered by the Dental Board of California.

Financial Aid
This course is approved for federal financial aid. Please complete a FAFSA application to determine eligibility. ROP's school code is 042205.

Additional Resources

What is a Dental Assistant? (Video)
From Dental Hygienist to Dentist: The Journey of Dr. Loeta Robles
Student Success Stories
Classroom Photos (Slideshow)