This 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 do online preparation and integrate theory with clinical practice in the dental clinic and laboratory settings at Vancouver Community College. The course focuses on the role of the Licensed Dental Assistant (LDA). Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) peer practice (PR) and patient care (PC).
Prerequisites
DAST 1408, DAST 1510, DAST 1511, DAST 1512, DAST 1514.
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.
- Oral Hygiene Instruction
- Matrix Systems
- Impressions and Interocclusal Records
- Extrinsic Stain Removal
- Topical Fluoride Techniques
- Desensitizing Agents
- Periodontal Dressings, sutures and retraction cord
- Fissure Sealants
- Pulp Vitality
- Pouring/trimming of models, fabrication of single unit provisional
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40084 |
January 4, 2027 to April 15, 2027 |
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.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40098 |
January 4, 2028 to April 13, 2028 |
Clinical | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | Register |
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.