Dental Practice Administration

Course code DREC 1113

Credit 5.0

Length 75.0 hours

Course outline View

This course focuses on dental office management. Learners are introduced to dental nomenclature, fee guides, practice building, marketing, payroll, and inventory control. Additionally, collections methods, accounts payable systems, basic software skills on how to manage coursework and departmental administrative requirements are explored. There is an emphasis on the importance of preparing and processing dental insurance claims and understanding dental plans as this is one of the major roles of the Dental Receptionist in the office.

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 Nomenclature
  • Computer and Software Skills
  • Dental Fees and Estimates
  • Basic Dental Insurance Claims
  • Dental Insurance Plans and Coverage
  • Practice Building and Marketing
  • Payroll Records
  • Account Payable
  • Collections
  • Inventory Control

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70614 September 1, 2026
to November 27, 2026
Online Online 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
40484 January 4, 2027
to April 5, 2027
Online Online 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.