Be career-ready in just 16 weeks! Learn more today.

Pursue new employment opportunities in dental offices, community health centres, dental clinics, dental laboratories and more with our hybrid Chairside Dental Assistant diploma program. We combine online learning with in-class instruction at our Victoria campus to provide you with comprehensive clerical and dental assisting skills.

You will study dental/medical terminology, infection control and safety protocols while developing administrative skills in record-keeping, appointment setting, patient management and inventory control.

You will study various dental procedures and learn to sterilize and use instruments and materials, handle equipment and anticipate the dentist’s needs. In just 16 weeks, you will have the skills and knowledge for a rewarding career in which you will build strong patient relationships and provide hands-on support to the dentist and dental team.

This program has been reviewed and approved by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. Click here to view Edison College’s policies on attendance, student statement of rights, English language proficiency and more.