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Denturist

This twenty-month diploma program leads to a career in the profession of Denturism. Graduates of this program acquire the specialized knowledge, skills and professional attributes to assist their patients in attaining and maintaining oral health. This includes provision of complete dentures, partial dentures, overdentures and dentures over implants. After completion of a post-graduate externship, graduates are eligible to take the licensing examination of the College of Denturists of BC.

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Topic

Graduates of this program will have acquired the knowledge, skills and attitudes to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
-Apply provincial and national codes of conduct when providing denturist service
-Develop a well managed business practice within denturist settings and the community
-Use strategies for systematic inquiry to justify and/or revise denturist services
-Make decisions regarding denturist services that reflect critical thinking, time management and problem solving
-Integrate pertinent theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, morphology and pathology into the provision of denturist practice
Integrate principles of physics, chemistry, general science and properties of materials associated with the fabrication of dental prosthetic devices and appliances
-According to prescription (in collaboration with other members of the dental profession) design, fabricate, modify and repair removable partial dentures
In a clinic setting assess patient's needs, diagnose, treatment plan, design, fabricate, modify and repair, and monitor removable prostheses for patients
-Operate and maintain dental laboratory equipment in accordance with standard safety and maintenance procedures, WHMIS and infection control protocol
-Produce clear and accurate written and oral communications for the public and other professionals regarding denturist issues and services
-Work effectively as a team member, taking responsibility for decisions and actions pertaining to denturist services
-Carry out all duties in an ethical and professional manner
-Demonstrate a commitment to quality denturist service through self-evaluation and life long learning

Start Length Credential Campus Part or Full‑time September 2011 2 years Diploma Downtown Full-time

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program are eligible to sit the College of Denturist Licensing Examination after completing the work experience following the two-year in-school program. Graduates are able to provide complete and partial denture treatment that meets the technical, anatomical, biological and physiological needs of the edentulous and semi edentulous patient.

Information about graduate outcomes

Admission Requirements

General

VCC welcomes applications from Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students.

Exceptions
International students

As Vancouver Community College is a post-secondary institution committed to educating adult learners, applicants should be 18 years of age or older or a graduate of a secondary school.

Please note that you must submit official transcripts and educational documents to support your application; unfortunately, we cannot accept photocopies or fax versions.

Program Specific

Admission to the Denturist Program is a competitive selection basis

1) Grade 12 graduation, GED or equivalent, including Academic English 12*, Human Biology 12 and either Math 11 or Physics 11, all with a C+ or better

* Proof of English Language Proficiency AND ICES evaluation (toll free 1.866.434.9197).

2) Two Career Investigations/Summaries

SELECTION PROCESS

3) All qualified candidates take the Industrial Psychology International (IPI) Aptitude test and the eight applicants with the highest combined academic and aptitude test scores are offered seats

Upon Acceptance:
4) Completion of First Aid and CPR-Level C training

5) Proof of a negative TB skin test or chest xray. For further information about Health requirements click here

Applicants should note that a criminal records check is required for licensure with the College of Denturists of BC. If this is a concern, they are encouraged to contact that College prior to, or during, their application process.

All requests for transfer credits or course exemptions for all courses in the program must be submitted with application to the program. Click here for Request for Transfer Credit (PDF) form.

Recommended characteristics

- Interest in and empathy with people

- Excellent command of spoken and written English

- Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and from all walks of life

- Skilled in problem solving and analysis

- Mature with positive self-image and high standards of personal integrity

- Desire to help others be successful

- Ability to take initiative and handle responsibility

- Good vision and hand-eye coordination

Program Status

Accepting applications Oct 1/2010

Apply to this Program

The Downtown Admissions Department must receive a completed application and official transcript. See application package for deadlines. Click here for the Denturist application package in PDF form.

Applicants meeting the requirements are scheduled for an aptitude test which is administered by the College.

Letters of acceptance are sent prior to the start of the program, and students are required to make a first payment at this time to reserve a seat.

Online     Fax     In Person If you're ready and know the program you want, apply now. Download and complete the (PDF) application form and fax to 604.443.8450. Visit us at one of our campus locations.

After you apply, you can check your to see if all of the requirements have been met or to update contact information. Please use the temporary login ID and Personal Identification Number (PIN) that you used to complete your original online application.

Fees and Other Costs

Application Fee Tuition Fee $30.00 $3,050 year 1 $3,050 year 2

International Tuition Fees

Application Fee Tuition Fee Ancillary Fee $125.00 $13,322 per year $800 per year

Other Costs

Cost Type Details College initiative fee $88 per year Student union fee $47.38 per year Student union health plan fee $142.15 Student union dental plan fee $135.41 Uniform $60 deposit Laundry $80 per year Other costs Textbooks and supplies: $1,350 Tool Kits: $3,000 Material fee: $2.60 per credit hour

Additional Information

Health Requirements:

- If you have back, hand or shoulder problems, they may be affected by the physical demands of the profession. Prospective students with respiratory problems may be affected by dust from grinding and polishing, and/or odours and fumes from materials used. Those with sensitive skin and conditions such as sensitivity to latex may also be affected by some materials used in denturist practice.

Updated immunizations strongly recommended: measles, mumps, rubella, polio, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B vaccine and current influenza vaccination. Please review Important Health Requirements for the VCC School of Health Sciences.

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