Dental Assistant

About this programme

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. 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. View admission requirements, program completion requirements and individual course information . Note: The information for this program is currently set to display information for the 2026/27 academic year. To view other years, choose from the sort feature from the “ select calendar ” drop-down.