Dental assisting certificate
Certified Dental Assisting Certificate
Part of the route toCertified Dental Assistant·Certificate
A 10-month CDAC-accredited college certificate training you in chairside dental assisting, digital radiography, and preventive care.
How long
10 Months (40 Weeks)
Cost
$4,662–$5,477
Schools
7 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 7 schools
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
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Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 School Year- Chemistry 11. Requirement varies by school (Vancouver Community College, Camosun College). Strictest requirement: C.
- Life Sciences 11. Requirement varies by school (University of the Fraser Valley, Okanagan College, College of New Caledonia, and 2 others). Strictest requirement: C.
- English 12 with C+ (or English 11 with B)
2
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 School Year- BC High School Graduation (Dogwood Diploma). Requirement varies by school (University of the Fraser Valley, Okanagan College, Vancouver Island University, and 1 others). Strictest requirement: C.
- Anatomy & Physiology 12. Requirement varies by school (University of the Fraser Valley, College of New Caledonia, Vancouver Island University, and 3 others). Strictest requirement: C.
- Grade 12 or mature student status
- English Studies 12. Requirement varies by school (Vancouver Community College, Camosun College). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
3
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- Current CPR-C / BLS certificate and clear criminal record check
- Volunteer or observation hours in a dental clinic
- CPR-C / BLS and Criminal Record Check
- Minimum 20 documented hours of dental office observation
- CPR Level C / BLS and Criminal Record Check
4
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Apply online via EducationPlannerBC to Vancouver Community College or Camosun College
- Applications typically open October 1 for the following September intake
- Submit academic transcripts and completed health clearance paperwork
- Participate in department information sessions or applicant questionnaires
5
Step 5 of 8
Dental assisting certificate
⏱ 10 Months (40 Weeks)- Four-handed dentistry: instrument transfers, moisture control, and restorative procedures
- Dental radiography: taking and mounting diagnostic intraoral and panoramic digital X-rays
- Preventive dentistry: coronal polishing, topical fluoride application, and pit/fissure sealants
- Dental materials: mixing cements, alginate impressions, and fabricating temporary crowns
- Supervised clinical placements in community dental clinics and private practices
6
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 7 schools in BC- Camosun College — 10 months (Not published)
- College of New Caledonia — 10 months (Not published)
- College of the Rockies — 10 months ($4,662)
- Okanagan College — 10 months ($5,477)
- University of the Fraser Valley — 10 months (Not published)
- Vancouver Community College — 10 months (Not published)
- Vancouver Island University — 10 months (Not published)
7
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Written Examination
- BCCOHP Jurisprudence Examination
8
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Certified Dental Assistant
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(7 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Duration10 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Victoria-based CDAC-accredited dental assisting program preparing graduates for NDAEB certification.”
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Duration10 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“CDAC-accredited dental assisting certificate in Prince George preparing graduates for chairside clinical practice.”
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Duration10 months
Tuition$4,662
DeliveryIn-Person
“CDAC-accredited 10-month dental assisting certificate based at the Cranbrook campus in the Kootenays.”
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Duration10 months
Tuition$5,477
DeliveryIn-Person
“CDAC-accredited 10-month dental assisting certificate based at the Kelowna campus.”
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Duration10 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“CDAC-accredited 10-month certificate in Chilliwack preparing students for the NDAEB exam and BCCOHP licensing.”
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Duration10 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“CDAC-accredited certificate program teaching chairside assisting, radiography, and clinical dental skills.”
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Duration10 months
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“CDAC-accredited 10-month dental assistant certificate combining simulated clinic operatories and clinical practicums in Nanaimo.”