Infection Control Certification Course
Hosted by LADS, WLADS, and GDA
Saturday, October 25, 2025 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: 8109 2nd Street, Suite 100, Downey, CA 90241
Cost: FREE! (a $350 value)
RSVP by: October 22, 2025
Register by emailing or calling:
✉️ smilecrewca@cda.org
📞 916-554-5378
Calling all dental assistants and future dental assistants. This course is for you!
Join the Los Angeles Dental Society (LADS), Western Los Angeles Dental Society (WLADS), and Gateway Dental Alliance (GDA) for a no-cost, full-day Infection Control Certification Course that fulfills the Dental Board of California's 8-hour requirement for unlicensed dental assistants.
This comprehensive training covers everything you need to know to keep patients, colleagues, and yourself safe — while meeting a critical professional requirement.
All unlicensed dental assistants, regardless of hiring date, must complete this course before exposure to blood or saliva.
What You’ll Learn
Gain the knowledge and confidence to apply effective infection control practices every day. This course includes 4 hours of lectures and 4 hours of hands-on clinical and laboratory instruction covering:
- Principles of infection transmission and prevention
- Sterilization and disinfection techniques
- Personal protective equipment and safety standards
- Dental Board of California regulations and compliance
Who Should Attend
This training is ideal for:
- Dental assistants working or training at a member practice of LADS, WLADS, or GDA
- On-the-job trainees seeking state-required certification
- Dental professionals interested in infection prevention best practices
Cost & Support
This course is being offered at no cost, thanks to support from the California Dental Association (CDA) and the CDA Foundation, as part of the California Workforce Development Board's High Road Training Partnerships and Resilient Workforce Program, funded through the Department of Education.
Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
Earn your Infection Control Certification and take an important step in your dental career — at no cost to you.
Reserve your spot today. Space is limited!
Hosted in partnership by:
Los Angeles Dental Society (LADS) · Western Los Angeles Dental Society (WLADS) · Gateway Dental Alliance (GDA)
This training is being offered at no cost due to support from CDA and the CDA Foundation as part of the California’s Workforce Development Board’s High Road Training Partnerships and Resilient Workforce Program, which is funded through the Department of Education.
