This course provides continued practice opportunities for clinical support, direct patient care, and laboratory and restorative procedures. Practice related to dental office management and dental assisting for specialty procedures are introduced. Students integrate the concepts of professional conduct, safe practice, and effective communication with their theoretical knowledge of dental science, preventive dental health, and dental assisting in the clinical setting.
Vancouver Community College gratefully acknowledges the invaluable contribution of Camosun College for sharing their curriculum for the new Certified Dental Assisting program.
Prerequisites
DENT 1145.
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What you will learn
- Clinical Support Procedure
- Clinical Care Procedure
- Laboratory Procedure
- Dental Office Management
- Radiography 2
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42633 |
January 2, 2026 to April 10, 2026 |
Clinical Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42642 |
January 2, 2026 to April 10, 2026 |
Lab Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
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.