Programs and certifications
Classes for future and current dental professionals.
VSDA offers full programs, permit courses, and continuing education designed to help students build skills, qualify for certifications, and move forward in the dental field.
12 Week Program
Dental Assistant (DA)
Foundational training for students entering dental assisting with lecture, lab, clinical practice, books, scrubs, four certifications, and job placement assistance.
900 Hour Program
Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
California Dental Board-approved pathway with lecture, lab, clinical practice, six certifications, internship experience, and licensing exam readiness.
Six-Week Course
Orthodontic Assistant Permit Course
Board-approved orthodontic assistant training for dental assistants and RDAs working in orthodontic settings.
Career advancement
Orthodontic Dental Assisting Program
Specialized orthodontic dental assisting training designed to strengthen skills and expand opportunities.
Certification course
Coronal Polishing Certification
Coronal polishing certificate course for dental assistants and students pursuing RDA eligibility.
8 Hours
Infection Control
Required Dental Board-aligned infection control certification for licensed and unlicensed dental assistants.
Law and ethics
Dental Practice Act
Required course covering California dental laws and ethics.
Healthcare CPR
CPR Certification
Required CPR certification recognized by the California Dental Board and American Heart Association.
One-day course
Ultrasonic Scaling
Certification course covering lecture, hands-on training, and exam.
Introductory certification
Intro to Radiology (X-Ray)
Introductory California Radiation Safety pathway for students new to dental X-rays.
Three to four days
Radiology (X-Ray Course)
Radiology certification pathway for dental assistants pursuing California Radiation Safety certification.
One-day prep course
RDA Exam Prep
Preparation course for students planning to sit for the RDA written exam.