Clinical Practice 2

Course code DENT 2994

Credit 8.0

Length 284.0 hours

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This second clinical course builds upon acquired skills and knowledge from Clinical Practice 1. Clinical Practice 2 provides an opportunity for the student to integrate previous and new theory with more advanced clinical concepts in the dental clinic, laboratory settings and during a dental office practicum. This course focuses on the independent clinical role of the Certified Dental Assistant. Competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) and peer (PR) practice.

Prerequisites

All Term 1 courses.

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 Self-care Instruction
  • Impressions and Interocclusal Records
  • Tooth WhiteningTechniques
  • Extrinsic Stain Removal Techniques
  • Topical Fluoride Techniques
  • Oral Surgery Procedures
  • Endodontic Procedures
  • Practicum

Course schedules

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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.