Start Date: September
Location: Prince of Wales Campus
Length: 1 Year
Credential: Certificate, Dental Assistant Level II
Program Availability: Fall 2023 Term
Canadian Applicants
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International Applicants
Closed
The Dental Assisting program is accredited and nationally recognized for its quality training. Program theory is delivered to you in a classroom setting, and then you practise your skills in our dental lab, which includes fully functional dental operatories (working spaces) and digital radiography units. The program has a ratio of approximately 10 students per instructor to ensure students receive the best guidance and expert advice. By the time you graduate, you will be competent in the entire core skill set recognized across Canada. With successful completion of the National Board Exam, you will be eligible for licensure in all Canadian provinces.
We collaborate with local industry leaders and educational organizations as well as National Dental Assisting organizations to ensure that graduates are able to meet all aspects of the profession of dental assisting.
Other dental-related courses are offered on an ongoing basis via distance delivery. For more information, refer to the Credit Courses page.
You can read our Dental Assisting program outcome statements here.
This program is located in the Charlottetown Centre Take a virtual tour.
Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International student fees are due on the first day of class.
| 1st Year | Canadian | International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $6,689 | $12,539 |
| Other Costs | $2,130 | $2,130 |
| Total | $8,819 | $14,669 |
| Tuition & Fees | 1 Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,892 |
| Student Union | $172 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $445 |
| Fitness Centre Fee | $80 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Total | $6,689 |
| 1st installment due September 5 | $3,467 |
| 2nd installment due January 8 | $3,222 |
| Other Costs | |
| Books | $800 |
| Materials/Supplies | $100 |
| Equipment/Tools/Uniforms | $500 |
| Exam | $730 |
| Total | $2,130 |
| Tuition & Fees | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,992 |
| Student Union | $172 |
| Health Insurance Fee | $1,185 |
| Fitness Centre Fee | $80 |
| Graduation Fee | $100 |
| Total | $12,539 |
| 1st installment due September 5 | $9,317 |
| 2 nd installment due January 8 | $3,222 |
| Other Costs | |
| Books | $800 |
| Materials/Supplies | $100 |
| Equipment/Tools/Uniforms | $500 |
| Exam | $730 |
| Total | $2,130 |
Course Code:SAFE-1005
An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island. Students examine the legislation, how PEI employees are protected while on the job and the responsibilities of employees and employers.
Credit Values:0
Course Code:ANAT-1105
Students are exposed to basic dental terminology, head and neck anatomy and physiology, the natural dentition, and the development of the teeth.
Hours:3
Course Code:DENT-1000
Students gain an overview of the dental assisting profession, including professionalism, effective communication, ethical and legal rights in the dental setting. Students gain a basic understanding of microbiology as it relates to infection control.
Hours:3
Course Code:DENT-1050
This course provides hands on training and offers students the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge while practicing in a clinical setting. Through role-playing and critical thinking exercises, students will gain knowledge of dental aesthetic, the application and removal of dental dams, matrix systems, and restorative procedures. Students will also apply knowledge of dental materials, dental handpieces, and restorative instruments through critical thinking and case study activities within the clinical setting.
Hours:3
Course Code:DENT-1100
Students will gain knowledge of dental anesthetic, the application and removal of dental dams, and various matrix systems. The course will also focus on providing students with a better understanding of dental materials and their uses, handpieces, restorative instruments, and restorative procedures.
Hours:3
Course Code:DENT-1105
Students gain competency in the skill of dental charting and managing information found within a patient chart. Students interpret information found within dental patient charts, transfer information delivered through verbal dictation into a patient chart and create graphic representations of existing and required treatment into a patient chart.
Hours:3
Course Code:DENT-1115
Students examine the oral disease process in order to teach patients about maintaining oral health. Students explore the importance of the interrelationships of nutrition to oral health and disease in order to assist dental clients in achieving optimum oral and general health.
Hours:4
Course Code:DENT-1200
Students gain knowledge and practical experiences related to basic dental office management. Students develop competencies in patient and office communications, appointment control, recall systems, patient accounts, dental claims, financial records, office corespondence, filing, and supply systems for the dental office setting.
Hours:3
Course Code:DENT-1205
Students focus on radiographic techniques as well as processing and mounting radiographs. Through a combination of theory and clinical experiences, students gain the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate the basic principles of radiography and safely operate radiography equipment.
Hours:4
Course Code:DENT-1210
Students examine various specialties in the dental field, inlcuding orthodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and pedodontics.
Hours:5
Course Code:DENT-1215
Students take preliminary impressions and occlusal records and fabricate and trim dental models. Also, students fabricate custom trays, mouthguards, whitening trays and stents.
Hours:2
Course Code:DENT-1225
Students explore the importance of obtaining a detailed medical history and vital signs. They gain an understanding of medications and their possible interactions. Students interpret signs and symptoms of medical conditions that may lead to an emergency. Students acquire skills to assist with managing patients with special needs.
Hours:3
Course Code:DENT-1330
Students gain the knowledge and skills to provide patient care in specific areas such as vital whitening techniques, enamel sealants, desensitizing agents, anticariogenic agents, coronal polish, and amalgam polish.
Hours:2
Course Code:PRAC-1105
Students observe procedures within a dental clinic as well as perform limited chairside skills. This practicum is designed for the student to integrate their knowledge and demonstrate competency in skills and knowledge gained thus far in the program.
Hours:1
Course Code:PRAC-1315
Through clinical experiences students build on learned and demonstrated completencies in coronal polish, anticariogenic agents, desensitizing agents, enamel sealants, amalgam polish, and radiographs. Students provide patients, of the dental clinic, with oral health education and nutritional counseling.
Hours:2
Course Code:PRAC-1320
Students perform effectively as an Intra Oral Dental Assistant while exhibiting professional conduct in the work place. This practicum is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to integrate their knowledge and demonstrate competency in all skills gained throughout the program.
Hours:4
