This lecture/seminar course continues to study preventive dentistry procedures and the laboratory support procedures. The dental specialties of prosthodontics/esthetic dentistry, orthodontics and periodontics are explored and discussed. The properties and manipulation of dental materials related to specialty areas are examined. An exploration of community dental health care, health promotion through group presentations and the operator role of the Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) are emphasized. Additionally, students are prepared for their final practicum rotations in a dental practice setting.
This course is part of the full-time Certified Dental Assisting 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.
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Tooth Hypersensitivity
- Dental Laboratory Procedures
- Prosthodontic/Esthetic Dentistry
- Prosthodontic Materials
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Extrinsic Stain Removal
- Group Presentations
- Community Dental Health
- Self and Peer Evaluation
- Dental Assisting Practicum
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
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.