Dental Reception

Course code DAST 1513

Credit 2.5

Length 75.0 hours

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In this course the student is introduced to dental office management. The concepts of appointment control, treatment planning, accounting, and dental insurance are discussed. Written and verbal office communication with patients is explored.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Office communication
  • Appointment Control
  • Recall Systems
  • Patient Accounts
  • Dental Insurance Claims
  • Financial Records
  • Filing and Supply Systems

How to register

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

Course schedules

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42154 January 1, 2026
to April 30, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42170 February 1, 2026
to May 31, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42186 March 1, 2026
to June 30, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70124 September 1, 2026
to December 14, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42728 April 1, 2026
to July 31, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60722 May 1, 2026
to August 31, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60740 June 1, 2026
to September 30, 2026
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Contact us

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

Additional information

PLAR is assessed through a challenge exam.

† 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.