Chairside Dental Assistant Diploma Program

16 Week Program

Hybrid in Victoria, BC

Program Description

As an integral part of the dental practice, you will have the skills to assist dentists directly with patient care. The Chairside Dental Assistant Program is a blended program that will provide you with both the clerical as well as dental assisting skills that are highly valuable and sought after in a dental clinic environment. Some of their typical duties include the following:

• Prepare patients for dental exams and help the dentist during the examination.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.
• Prepare dental instruments and filling materials.
• Assist the dentist with procedures (extra oral)
• Teach patients about oral hygiene and post operative instructions
• Schedule and confirm appointments and manage patient records
• Receive payment and order supplies

This program has been reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills

Edison College Chairside Dental Assistant Diploma graduate working in a dental clinic
Edison College Chairside Dental Assistant Diploma graduate in a dental office

Admission Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalent OR Mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
  • Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
    Minimum Grade 10 English (Domestic Students)
    Overall IELTS 5.0, CLB Level 5, Duolingo score of 75-80, or ECC test score of 55/100

COURSES

CAREER & EMPLOYMENT

Dental and Dental Specialist Offices
Dental Distribution Companies
Dental Departments within Hospital Settings
Dental Sales
Dental Manufacturing Companies
Dental Laboratories
Pedodontist Office Settings
General Dentist or Orthodontist Office Settings
Endodontist/Prosthodontist Office Settings

Make An Informed Decision

Latest News

from our team

Read our latest news.