Dental Assistant

51.0601

College or Trades Program

These programs prepare students to provide patient care, take dental radiographs (X-ray photographs), prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures, and discharge office administrative functions under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists. They include courses in medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre-operative and postoperative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice.

Institutions providing this program

  • Nova Scotia Community College
  • Various, NS
  • Website

Programs

  • Dental Assisting - Level Ii - Certificate

Programs

  • Dental Assisting - Diploma

Programs

  • Dental Assisting - Diploma

Occupations related to this program

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