Dental Specialties

Course code DAST 1511

Credit 3.0

Length 90.0 hours

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This course introduces the learner to the dental specialties and considerations for geriatric dentistry. The role of the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), related dental equipment, instruments and armamentaria for dental specialty procedures are introduced. Patient management considerations are emphasized.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Endodontic dentistry procedures
  • Orthodontic dentistry procedures
  • Periodontic dentistry procedures
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery and hospital dentistry procedures
  • Pediatric dentistry procedures
  • Considerations for geriatric dentistry.
  • Prosthodontic dentistry procedures

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42152 January 1, 2026
to April 30, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42168 February 1, 2026
to May 31, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42185 March 1, 2026
to June 30, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60403 May 4, 2026
to August 14, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42726 April 1, 2026
to July 31, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60720 May 1, 2026
to August 31, 2026
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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.