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Registered Dental Assistant - ROP

Program Overview


The online application for our 2024 ROP Registered Dental Assistant Program is open from Friday, February 24th through Friday, April 14th, 2023. See application link and other important information below. 
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ROP Registered Dental Assistant Program - Information Sheet
How to Apply
ROP Registered Dental Program Online Application
Video: Take a sneak peek into our RDA program! See what our classes look like, meet our instructors and find out why students choose Butte County ROP.
Program Description
This 34-week program (980 clock hours) 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. 

Community classroom is a component of this program that provides students with unpaid on-the-job training experiences at sites in the field. Correlating classroom instruction with regularly scheduled, supervised and planned work-based learning, this type of experience supports students in preparing for a successful transition into the workplace. For the RDA Program, the Community Classroom consists of 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)
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Butte County CTE 

2491 Carmichael Drive, Suite 100   
​Chico, CA 95928
Hours: ​8:30am - 4:00pm
​(closed from 1-1:30pm for lunch)

530-879-7462 
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  • Home
  • For Students
    • Our Programs
    • CTE Student Handbook
    • Community Classroom
    • Grievance Form
    • Information Release Opt-Out Form
    • Career Services
    • Orbund
    • COVID Resources
  • Butte County ROP
    • About Butte County ROP
    • ROP Programs >
      • Medical Assistant
      • Registered Dental Assistant
      • Certified Veterinary Assistant
      • Phlebotomy Technician
    • Apply
    • ROP Student Handbook
    • Grievance Form
    • Security and Fire Report
    • Financial Aid >
      • Net Price Calculator
    • Gainful Employment Rates
    • CARES
    • COE Self Study
  • Career Exploration
    • Start Exploring Careers
    • Career Camps
    • Career Exploration for Schools >
      • Career Planning Presentation
      • Career Exploration Modules
  • Our Services
    • CTE Professional Development
    • CTE Funding Technical Assistance
    • DSPT
  • CTE Resources
    • Career Technical Education
    • CTE Resources K-8
    • Butte County Schools - CTE
    • CDE Resources
  • Learn More
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