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If you’re looking for a secure career with good income potential and opportunity for growth that is also personally fulfilling, look no further. Dentists, hygienists and patients all rely on professionally trained Dental Assistants. In only 10 months, our Dental Assistant program can prepare you to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board exam prior to registering with the College of Dental Surgeons of BC.

Our spring Preventative Clinic sees over 200 patients each year, providing you with plenty of hands-on experience. You will also take part in two, three-week practical experiences in a dental clinic which will further prepare you for this rewarding career.

Individuals in this occupation should:

Be approachable, relaxed and trustworthy
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
Have well-developed fine motor skills
Enjoy working with people and as part of a team

Our ten-month full-time program combines face-to-face and online learning practice and clinical based training to prepare you for a career as a Dental Assistant.

The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. Program graduates are eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) exam which, upon successful completion, allows graduates to obtain registration and licensure with the Dental Assisting Regulatory Authorities. Registration and licensure in each province is required to work as a CDA in Canada.

Career Info and Pathways

Dental Assistants can typically enjoy a regular schedule in a clean, well-lit office. When you become a certified Dental Assistant, you can work as a:

Dental Assistant / Dental Lab Assistant *

With additional education and/or experience, some examples of career opportunities include:

Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists *
Dental Technologists and Technicians

* High Opportunity Occupation

Gain further insights into job expectations, career prospects, salary, and additional information through WorkBC and the CDA Alliance.