Part of the UT Health San Antonio.
Application of Pit and Fissure Sealants: A Certification Course for Dental Assistants
TSBDE-Approved Course for Certification
June 21, 2019
Course Overview
This one day course meets Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Rule 114.3 which states that a dental assistant wishing to obtain certification must complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of clinical and didactic education in pit and fissure sealants taken through a CODA accredited dental hygiene program approved by the Board. Application of pit and fissure sealants must be in accordance with the minimum standard of care and limited to the dental assistant’s scope of practice.
Rule 114.3 also states that dental assistants must also have at least two years of dental assisting experience and show successful completion of a current course in basic life support.
PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPANT MUST PROVIDE THE PATIENT.
Applicant must have proof of malpractice insurance. This may be obtained through:
Seabury & Smith 1-800-503-9230
PLEASE CHECK: Your office insurance may already include you for malpractice. Fax proof to 210-567-6807 or email to smile@uthscsa.edu
Objectives
Course of instruction will include:
The laboratory and clinical portions of the course will provide the participant with:
Presenter(s)
Disclosures & Policies
No Recording and Transcription Policy
To protect the privacy, security, and integrity of our programs, meetings, and events, recording of any kind is strictly prohibited unless expressly authorized in writing by the department director. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Video recordings (camera, phone, webcam, or other devices)
- Audio recordings (phone, microphone, digital recorders, etc.)
- Screen captures or screen recordings
- AI-based or automated transcription tools (e.g., apps or software that convert speech to text)
Guidelines: All participants are expected to respect this policy at all times. If recording is necessary as an accommodation, or for education or administrative purposes, prior approval must be obtained in writing. Unauthorized recording or transcription may result in removal from the session and/or further administrative action. Exceptions may only be granted by the department director in advance. Taking detailed notes is encouraged, and participants are welcome to take pictures of the presentation slides for personal use.
Purpose: This policy ensures a safe and respectful environment, protects sensitive and proprietary information, and upholds the confidentiality of all participants.
Financial Disclosure Statement
It is the policy of the UT Health San Antonio Office of Continuing Dental Education to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its sponsored educational activities. All participating speakers, course directors, and planning committee members are required to disclose to the program audience any financial relationships related to the subject matter of this program. Relationships of spouse/partner with proprietary entities producing health care goods or services should be disclosed if they are of a nature that may influence the objectivity of the individual in a position to control the content of the CDE activity. Disclosure information is reviewed in advance in order to manage and resolve any possible conflicts of interest. Specific disclosure information for each speaker, course director, and planning committee member will be shared with the audience prior to the speaker’s presentation.
This educational activity is free from commercial bias. The planning committee, presenters, and authors have disclosed all financial relationships with commercial interests relevant to this content, and any potential conflicts have been identified and mitigated according to ADA CERP standards. No commercial entities have influenced the content, selection, or presentation of materials, and no product endorsements or promotional activities are included in this presentation. Any mention of products, services, or companies is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement.
There is nothing to disclose for this course.
Course Refund Policy
Please review the Course Refund Policy by clicking here. This policy includes information regarding requirements that attendees must comply with to remain eligible to receive CE, cancelling your registration, course transfers, etc.
Time
Check-in: 7:30 - 8:00 AM
Program time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location
UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry
Tuition
- Allied Dental Personnel: $495
(Tuition includes lab, clinical, handouts, and study material)
Credit
Hours: 8
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the standards of the ADA Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) through joint efforts of UT Health San Antonio. UT Health San Antonio is recognized by the ADA CERP as a provider of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
Dental Assistants!
Master pit & fissure sealants!
Course Note
The course director is Beatriz Hicks, M.A., R.D.H.
Registration closed
Class is full.
Register for other dates
March 17, 2026
- For help or questions about this program, you can contact us at:
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Phone: (210) 567-3177
Email: smile@uthscsa.edu
The UT Health San Antonio, School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. UTHSCSA designates the number of credit hours for each course individually. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to ADA CERP at www.ada.org/cerp.