2027 Orthodontic Assisting Permit Program

2027 Orthodontic Assisting Permit Program is organized by Loma Linda University Health (LLUH) and will be held on Jan 12, 2027 at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry - Prince Hall, Loma Linda, California, United States of America.

Course Description:
This course will train you to:

• Prepare teeth for bonding, and select, preposition, and cure orthodontic brackets after their position has been approved by the licensed dentist
• Remove only orthodontic brackets and attachments with removal of the bonding material by the supervising licensed dentist
• Remove orthodontic bands and remove excess cement from supragingival surfaces of teeth with a hand instrument
• Place and ligate archwires

Learner Outcomes:
This 84-hour (52hrs. at LLU laboratory/32hrs. extern at extramural facility) course is designed to prepare RDA students to be eligible to take the written state board examination for Orthodontic Assisting Permit licensure.

The student will be able to perform practical aspects and apply classroom theory in a laboratory environment, as well as performing orthodontic chairside assisting for a private practice orthodontist or general dentist as an externship. Classroom instruction includes material science, infection control protocol, and advanced chairside assisting techniques in the orthodontic specialty. Students are prepared to perform Orthodontic Assistant duties as described in the Dental Practice Act.