Dental Practice Software

Course code DREC 1114

Credit 7.5

Length 148.0 hours

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This course focuses on the business and financial management of a dental practice. Learners create and maintain patient files in a unique virtual practice utilizing dental management software. Fundamental computer entries such as personal data, medical histories, patient treatment, estimates, services rendered, insurance processing, and day, month, and year end procedures as well as appointment control are performed. There is also an exploration of the tracking and management of accounts receivable. Additionally, dental charting and managing documents will be discussed.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Maintenance Module, Patient Module, Transaction Module and Reports
  • Appointment Control
  • Charting
  • Accounts Receivable and Financial Arrangements
  • Document Manager

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70615 September 1, 2026
to November 27, 2026
Online Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40485 January 4, 2027
to April 5, 2027
Online Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.