Clinical Dental Assisting 2

Course code DAST 1508

Credit 6.0

Length 150.0 hours

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This final on-site clinical course builds upon acquired skills and knowledge from Clinical Dental Assisting 1. Clinical Dental Assisting 2 provides an opportunity for the student to integrate previous and new theory with independent clinical practice in the dental clinic and laboratory settings at Vancouver Community College. The course focuses on the independent clinical role of the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) peer practice (PR) and patient care (PC).

This course is part of the Dental Assisting - Certified (Distance Delivery) program.

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.

  • Dental Materials
  • Matrix Systems
  • Oral Self Care
  • Impressions and Interocclusal Records
  • Extrinsic Stain Removal
  • Topical Fluoride Techniques
  • Desensitizing Agents
  • Periodontal Dressings
  • Sutures
  • Fissure Sealants
  • Pulp Vitality
  • Retraction Cord
  • Provisional Restorations
  • Software Management Systems

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60753 July 1, 2026
to October 31, 2026
Clinical VCC Downtown Campus 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.