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Duration

1 year

Tuition

$5,477

  Kelowna

Jan 5-Jan 5

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Certificate

Year Founded

1963

Scholarships

yes

The Certified Dental Assistant program at Okanagan College provides the education, training and experience required by the BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) for registration as a Certified Dental Assistant.

Graduates work as certified dental assistants in dental offices under the supervision of a dentist. Certified Dental Assistants work as team members and require excellent communication skills, commitment to oral health, and professionalism.

What You’ll Learn

  • Assisting the dentist with dental procedures such as fillings, crown and bridge, root canal therapy, and surgical procedures.
  • Preparing materials for use by the dentist.
  • Processing and sterilizing dental instruments.
  • providing education to patients about oral health; and performing preventive procedures such as polishing teeth, applying fluoride and sealants.
  • patient X-rays and other diagnostic records.

This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada and approved by the BC College of Oral Health Professionals.

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Okanagan College

International Recognition

Lucille Murray -Dixon

Kelowna • March 26, 2025

Graduated From

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Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

4 stars

Okanagan College gave us as students in the Ass. Of Arts program a unique opportunity to be involved with United Nations Projects - World-class!

Okanagan College gave us as students in the Ass. Of Arts program a unique opportunity to be involved with United Nations Projects - World-class!

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