Dental Assisting
Certificate · 1 Year
The Dental Assisting program is accredited and nationally recognized for quality training. Program theory is delivered in a classroom setting, with skills practice in a fully equipped dental lab featuring functional dental operatories and digital radiography units. The program maintains approximately 10 students per instructor. Graduates are competent in the entire core skill set recognized across Canada. With successful completion of the National Board Exam, graduates are eligible for licensure in all Canadian provinces.
| Credential | Certificate |
| Length | 1 Year |
| Campuses | Prince of Wales Campus |
| Delivery | In-person |
| Start dates | September 2026 |
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level
- Grade 12 academic English, minimum of 65%
- Grade 11 or 12 academic biology, minimum of 65%
- Standard First Aid and CPR Level Certificate from a recognized First Aid/CPR provider (must be taken in person, NOT online)
- Completion of Immunization Verification Form (required after acceptance)
- Current Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) Certificate
- Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other relevant information
Courses
Section titled “Courses”- SAFE-1005
- ANAT-1105
- DENT-1000
- DENT-1050
- DENT-1100
- DENT-1105
- DENT-1115
- DENT-1200
- DENT-1205
- DENT-1210
- DENT-1215
- DENT-1225
- DENT-1330
- PRAC-1105
- PRAC-1315
- PRAC-1320
Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/dental-assisting/index.php