Dental Assisting Certificate

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

NAIT’s 1-year Dental Assisting certificate program will give you the knowledge and skills necessary for direct entry to dental practice. From infection prevention and control to all chairside restorative and specialty procedures, as well as direct patient care and dental practice administration, our program will prepare you to be an integral member of the dental health care team.In our program, students obtain knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for a successful career in dental assisting.Hands-on, industry relevant trainingOur training approach emphasizes practical experience backed by strong theoretical knowledge in the skills and technology necessary to be a successful Dental Assistant. Our program features the following:38-week full-time program: two 15-week semesters and an 8-week intersession.small group learning, which allows for the optimum student-to-instructor ratiopractical, hands-on approach to learning in labs, as well as through clinical placements within the dental communityproviding treatment to both peers and the general public in our fully equipped onsite dental clinicCareer OutcomesDental Assistants are a vital member of the dental health care team. As a graduate, you will perform a wide variety of oral health care services and contribute to optimal patient care.IndustriesGeneral DentistrySpecialty practicesDenturist officesDental Sales or InsuranceCommunity Health Care

School of Health and Life Sciences