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DA to RDA Career Journey

See the big picture before you choose your first step. This guided roadmap shows how training, work experience, course certificates, application steps, and the exam can fit together for California dental assistants.

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Where are you now?

Select the option closest to your situation. The roadmap will highlight the most useful next step without hiding the full path.

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Start with the 9-week program and ask admissions about the next class date.

Focus: Start Training

Roseville helps students start with a practical, accelerated DA program.

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The practical DA to RDA path

Click any step to see what it means and where Roseville Dental Academy can help.

Source checked June 3, 2026

Build the foundation for an entry-level dental office role through lectures, homework, hands-on practice, and instructor support.

  • 9-week DA training
  • 210 total hours
  • Hands-on chairside practice plus 64-hour internship

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Build the foundation for an entry-level dental office role through lectures, homework, hands-on practice, and instructor support.

  • 9-week DA training
  • 210 total hours
  • Hands-on chairside practice plus 64-hour internship
Explore the program

Official requirements

Verify your current eligibility

This page is a plain-language overview, not a guarantee of licensure. California requirements, forms, fees, and course timing can change, so confirm your pathway with the Dental Board of California before applying.

Dental Board RDA applicants

Official pathway, application, required course, background check, exam, and licensure information.

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Approved programs and courses

Official provider and course lookup for RDA programs, Radiation Safety, Coronal Polish, Sealants, and Infection Control.

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RDA process overview PDF

Dental Board process overview with pathway summaries, certificate timing, and common application notes.

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Start with 9-week training, then complete the required experience, course certificates, application, background check, and exam steps for your pathway.