Preventive Approaches for Dental Health 2

Course code DENT 1235

Credit 2.5

Length 39.0 hours

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In this course, students continue to acquire the knowledge necessary to perform direct client care as it pertains to oral health, care for persons with disabilities, and development of individual, group or community oral health education plans.

Vancouver Community College gratefully acknowledges the invaluable contribution of Camosun College for sharing their curriculum for the new Certified Dental Assisting program.

Prerequisites

DENT 1135.

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What you will learn

  • Anticariogenic Agents
  • Extrinsic Stain Removal and Tooth Whitening
  • Sealants
  • Community Dental Health
  • Management of care for persons with disabilities
  • Professional Approach to Dental Clinic

How to register

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

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42632 January 2, 2026
to April 10, 2026
Lecture
Online
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42641 January 2, 2026
to April 10, 2026
Lecture
Online
VCC Downtown Campus 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.

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.