Dental Assisting (Distance)

Become a Dental Assistant

Sydney Campus

Program Length:

47 Weeks

Program Hours:

1496

Upcoming Start Dates

Sydney:

January 8, 2024
June 3, 2024
Request Brochure

Become a Dental Assistant

This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation Canada (CDAC).

As a student in the Dental Assisting (Distance) program, you will learn to assist the dentist in all dental procedures performed in a general dental practice. As well, you will learn to administer individualized patient education and treatment as outlined under the scope of practice for dental assistants practicing in Nova Scotia.

The Dental Assisting (Distance) program consists of online, clinical instruction, and a work term placement throughout the program. Successful completion of online, clinical, and work term components of the program will qualify the student to receive their CBBC Career College diploma. Students will be required to write, and successfully pass, the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Examination.

The tuition costs for the program include the cost of the written NDAEB examination.

What to expect

The Dental Assisting Program (Distance) consists of highly structured, full-time/instructor-paced education, using a combination of online, on-campus clinical training, and practicum placement. This program consists of two days per week in a work-term placement at a dental practice, as well as three days per week of highly structured, remote, and instructor-led online learning. Students also spend five weeks at CBBC’s dental clinic.

Students must secure a clinical placement at a general or specialty dental office for two days (14 hours) per week for their studies. The Dental distance curriculum is designed with these two-day clinical placement experiences throughout the program to help reinforce and enhance the course content. CBBC Career College will confirm these mandatory clinical placement hours regularly throughout the program. In addition to the two days per week placement at a dental office, all distance students spend a mandatory five weeks at CBBC Career College’s Dental Clinic. These five weeks are broken down into 2 two-week sessions and 1 one-week clinical skills session.

The online theory courses use the MOODLE learning management system that includes learning activities, self-assessments, study questions, assignments, tests, and final exams performed online. All clinical courses (five weeks in total) are conducted on-site at CBBC Career College’s Dental Clinic. Clinical competencies are developed sequentially on manikins (Dexter), peer-to-peer, and patients.

You will be exposed to various dental offices and practice areas throughout the program. The dental assistant courses taught in this program cover areas such as:

  • Chair Side Procedures
  • Communications
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Dental Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
  • Dental Specialties like endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and more
  • Dental Radiography
  • Microbiology and Infection Control

Are you looking to host a student?

Request a Student

Why choose the Dental Assisting (Distance) program?

  • The distance program will have you career ready in under a year
  • Hands-on experience at our dental lab
  • Get real-world experience right in the local community
  • No relocation needed
  • Career Services support including job search, resume writing, and interview skills
  • Over 90% pass rate on the first try of the NDAEB Board Certification Exam by our on-campus graduates in the past seven years

With the CBBC Career College Distance Learning Model:

  • You get firsthand observational experience in a dental office, two days a week
  • Gain hands-on experience during on-campus labs
  • Develop career experience through your Dental Assisting placement

Do you have questions?

Request more information below or contact us.

Job Market

Due to the rising number of dental practices across Nova Scotia, there is now a shortage of dental assistants in the province. According to jobbank.gc.ca, the outlook for dental assistants projects growth for the next number of years.

This program is an excellent fit for:

  • Anyone who is looking to upgrade their skills and become a licensed dental assistant.
  • Someone is a people person and has great customer service skills.
  • A person looking for a fast-paced and exciting career.

Why choose the Dental Assisting (Distance) program?

  • A combination of online and in-class learning.
  • Upgrade your skills and gain new opportunities if you already work in a dental office!
  • Lifetime support of career services!

Save time & money

  • Finish most programs and become job-ready in less than a year!
  • Get the skills you need to get hired with programs that cut the extras and give you the skills you need to get hired.
  • With career support for life with CBBC Career College, our experts will help find you employment no matter how long ago you graduated.
  • You don't need three to four years of school to enter the workforce with the skills to start a great paying career!

Your future is our priority

  • Start school NOW with most program intakes happening frequently (no need to wait!)
  • No waiting lists, even in our most-popular programs. We'll get you the job training you need to start your career ASAP.
  • We take a student-centric approach to learning, with small class sizes to empower you to collaborate with your peers and receive more attentive support from your instructors.


Career-relevant education

  • Our programs are programs aligned with real-world, in-demand occupations. We will get you job-ready!
  • Most CBBC Career College programs include practicum experience so you can hit the job search running with a great education AND experience.
  • We have real relationships with employers who are waiting to hire qualified CBBC Career College graduates!

Become a Dental Assistant

Sydney Campus

Program Length:

47 Weeks

Program Hours:

1496

Sydney:

January 8, 2024
June 3, 2024
Request Brochure

Become a Dental Assistant

This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation Canada (CDAC).

As a student in the Dental Assisting (Distance) program, you will learn to assist the dentist in all dental procedures performed in a general dental practice. As well, you will learn to administer individualized patient education and treatment as outlined under the scope of practice for dental assistants practicing in Nova Scotia.

The Dental Assisting (Distance) program consists of online, clinical instruction, and a work term placement throughout the program. Successful completion of online, clinical, and work term components of the program will qualify the student to receive their CBBC Career College diploma. Students will be required to write, and successfully pass, the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Examination.

The tuition costs for the program include the cost of the written NDAEB examination.

What to expect

The Dental Assisting Program (Distance) consists of highly structured, full-time/instructor-paced education, using a combination of online, on-campus clinical training, and practicum placement. This program consists of two days per week in a work-term placement at a dental practice, as well as three days per week of highly structured, remote, and instructor-led online learning. Students also spend five weeks at CBBC’s dental clinic.

Students must secure a clinical placement at a general or specialty dental office for two days (14 hours) per week for their studies. The Dental distance curriculum is designed with these two-day clinical placement experiences throughout the program to help reinforce and enhance the course content. CBBC Career College will confirm these mandatory clinical placement hours regularly throughout the program. In addition to the two days per week placement at a dental office, all distance students spend a mandatory five weeks at CBBC Career College’s Dental Clinic. These five weeks are broken down into 2 two-week sessions and 1 one-week clinical skills session.

The online theory courses use the MOODLE learning management system that includes learning activities, self-assessments, study questions, assignments, tests, and final exams performed online. All clinical courses (five weeks in total) are conducted on-site at CBBC Career College’s Dental Clinic. Clinical competencies are developed sequentially on manikins (Dexter), peer-to-peer, and patients.

You will be exposed to various dental offices and practice areas throughout the program. The dental assistant courses taught in this program cover areas such as:

  • Chair Side Procedures
  • Communications
  • Dental Office Administration
  • Dental Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
  • Dental Specialties like endodontics, periodontics, orthodontics, and more
  • Dental Radiography
  • Microbiology and Infection Control

Are you looking to host a student?

Request a Student

Why choose the Dental Assisting (Distance) program?

  • The distance program will have you career ready in under a year
  • Hands-on experience at our dental lab
  • Get real-world experience right in the local community
  • No relocation needed
  • Career Services support including job search, resume writing, and interview skills
  • Over 90% pass rate on the first try of the NDAEB Board Certification Exam by our on-campus graduates in the past seven years

With the CBBC Career College Distance Learning Model:

  • You get firsthand observational experience in a dental office, two days a week
  • Gain hands-on experience during on-campus labs
  • Develop career experience through your Dental Assisting placement

Do you have questions?

Request more information below or contact us.

Job Market

Due to the rising number of dental practices across Nova Scotia, there is now a shortage of dental assistants in the province. According to jobbank.gc.ca, the outlook for dental assistants projects growth for the next number of years.

This program is an excellent fit for:

  • Anyone who is looking to upgrade their skills and become a licensed dental assistant.
  • Someone is a people person and has great customer service skills.
  • A person looking for a fast-paced and exciting career.

Why choose the Dental Assisting (Distance) program?

  • A combination of online and in-class learning.
  • Upgrade your skills and gain new opportunities if you already work in a dental office!
  • Lifetime support of career services!

Save time & money

  • Finish most programs and become job-ready in less than a year!
  • Get the skills you need to get hired with programs that cut the extras and give you the skills you need to get hired.
  • With career support for life with CBBC Career College, our experts will help find you employment no matter how long ago you graduated.
  • You don't need three to four years of school to enter the workforce with the skills to start a great paying career!

Your future is our priority

  • Start school NOW with most program intakes happening frequently (no need to wait!)
  • No waiting lists, even in our most-popular programs. We'll get you the job training you need to start your career ASAP.
  • We take a student-centric approach to learning, with small class sizes to empower you to collaborate with your peers and receive more attentive support from your instructors.


Career-relevant education

  • Our programs are programs aligned with real-world, in-demand occupations. We will get you job-ready!
  • Most CBBC Career College programs include practicum experience so you can hit the job search running with a great education AND experience.
  • We have real relationships with employers who are waiting to hire qualified CBBC Career College graduates!

What Our Graduates Are Saying

I think the thing that has stood out to me the most in the program is how much the teachers care about your success and how they work hard to create a positive environment to learn in. It’s really amazing! They really encourage all the students to celebrate each other’s successes and help each other out. I really struggled with the decision of which school to attend, and I know that I made the right choice.
Monique Ryan
Cosmetology Program

What Our Graduates Are Saying

This program prepared me and gave me the confidence to enter the real business world. The close knit atmosphere CBBC has, made me very comfortable. Each and every staff member at CBBC was extraordinarily helpful on my journey in obtaining a full-time Administrative Assistant position in Cape Breton.
Courtney MacPhail
Administrative Assistant / Offshore Technical Services Program