Dental Assisting Practice 1

Course code DENT 1145

Credit 9.5

Length 225.0 hours

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This course provides practice opportunities for clinical support, laboratory procedures, basic restorative procedures, and direct client care. Students integrate the concepts of professional conduct, safe practice, and effective communication with their theoretical knowledge of dental science and preventive dental health during dental assisting practice.

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.

  • Clinical Support Procedure
  • Clinical Care Procedure
  • Laboratory Procedure
  • Dental Office Management
  • Radiography 1

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70574 September 2, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Lab
Lecture
Online
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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.