Enroll in the Orthodontic Assistant Permit course for summer 2025!
Click here to submit a request for application or email Dawn Brewster at
dbrewster@citruscolllege.edu
Check out summer schedule information.
An orthodontic assistant is a dental professional who works closely with orthodontists to support diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients undergoing orthodontic procedures, such as braces or aligners. Their responsibilities include preparing patients for procedures, taking dental impressions, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-treatment instructions.
The Citrus College Orthodontic Assistant Permit course (DENT 300) includes 24 hours of lecture, 28 hours of laboratory instruction, and 32 hours of clinical experience.
The Dental Board of California approved the Citrus College Orthodontic Assistant Permit course. This approval means that students who complete the program are eligible to sit for the
California Orthodontic Assistant (OA) Permit examination. Obtaining an OA Permit allows one to perform more advanced duties, such as placing and removing orthodontic appliances under supervision, thus enhancing skills, increasing job opportunities, and potentially earning a higher salary.
Enrollment Requirements
- Eight hour course in infection control (completed within two years prior to application)
- Two hour course in the California Dental Practice Act (completed within two years)
NOTE: A current RDA license is acceptable to meet the above certificates. - Current CPR BLS certification
- Hepatitis B immunization or signed declination form
- Current negative TB test within the last six months
Admission
Request an application packet by clicking this link. Admission to Citrus College is open to high school graduates and any person 18 years of age or over.
For more information, contact the Citrus College Health Sciences Department at 626-914-8720.
