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Council launches reevaluation of standalone pit-and-fissure sealant courses; staff to audit ~173 providers

Dental Assisting Council, Dental Board of California · November 13, 2024
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Summary

Board staff began a reevaluation of standalone pit-and-fissure sealant courses, sending notices to about 173 approved providers and planning five notices per month; providers have four weeks to respond and the process may take 60–90 days or longer if site visits are needed.

Board staff told the Dental Assisting Council they have begun a multi-step reevaluation of standalone pit-and-fissure sealant courses to confirm compliance with the Dental Practice Act.

Tina Valerie, chief of license and program compliance, said staff started preliminary work in August 2024 and sent requests for information to roughly 173 approved sealant course providers. Beginning in October, staff…

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