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Dental Assisting Clinical Practice
In the Dental Assisting – Certified, students learn the specialized skills and knowledge needed to assist dentists with procedures, provide oral health education, and function as a dental health team member.
| Duration | Varies |
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| Placement schedule | Students complete three clinical practices throughout their program. Dates and times may vary. Please consult the course list on the program page for more information. |
| Payment expectations | Clinical Practice placements are unpaid. |
Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice
In the Dental Hygiene Diploma program, students get hands-on training to provide dental care including examinations, cleaning, polishing, and assessments while working with the public at VCC’s dental clinic.
| Duration | Varies |
|---|---|
| Placement schedule | Students complete two clinical practices throughout their program. Dates and times may vary. Please consult the course list on the program page for more information. |
| Payment expectations | Clinical Practice placements are unpaid. |
Dental Technology Sciences Diploma Practicum
In the Dental Technology Sciences Diploma, students learn traditional and digital technologies used in the design and fabrication of dental restorative prostheses, orthodontic appliances, and implant-supported restorations.
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| Placement schedule | See upcoming practicum dates: |
| Payment expectations | Practicums are unpaid. |
| Contact | Ken Izumi, kizumi@vcc.ca |