For the first time, Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas will offer Applications of Pit and Fissure Sealants for Dental Assistants. The TSBDE-approved certification course includes two live, interactive webinars and one hands-on session. The first webinar is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. The second webinar is from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13. The hands-on session is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, in the Administrative Education Building’s simulation lab of the dental college, 3302 Gaston Ave.

The course is offered to alleviate preventive care gaps, enhance the dental teamwork flow and improve access to dental care services – especially in underserved communities, said Dr. Raghad Obeidat, assistant clinical professor in public health sciences, who will present the course with Dr. Amal Noureldin, clinical professor and director of the predoctoral program in public health sciences.

Participants must complete the webinar sessions before attending the hands-on component. Registration is $350.

The course is open to dental assistants with a minimum of two years of experience. Those who complete the course will earn eight hours of continuing education credit.