This course is a continuation of DENT 1125 focusing on the theory and concepts of assisting for advanced restorative and specialized dental procedures. The psychomotor skills required for the practice of dental assisting and direct client care will be introduced.
Vancouver Community College gratefully acknowledges the invaluable contribution of Camosun College for sharing their curriculum for the new Certified Dental Assisting program.
Prerequisites
DENT 1125.
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What you will learn
- Advanced restorative procedure.
- Dental specialties such as Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Pediatric Dentistry and emerging specialties.
- Armamentarium for advanced restorative and dental specialty procedures.
- Procedural steps for assisting with advanced restorative and dental specialty procedures.
- Charting and record keeping for advanced restorative and dental specialty procedures.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42631 |
January 2, 2026 to April 10, 2026 |
Lecture Online |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42640 |
January 2, 2026 to April 10, 2026 |
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.