Sprott Shaw College is pleased to announce that our full accreditation for our Dental Assistant program has been renewed by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).
In addition to their accreditation, CDAC shared how “the Committee noted the strengths of the program and the collective dedication of the professional faculty members. You and your faculty members are to be commended.”
Sprott Shaw is also proud to share that our 2024 class received a 100% pass rate on the National Dental Assisting Examining Board’s examination. Our 2024 class scored significantly higher than the national average!
Designed to meet the regulations governing certified dental assisting practices by the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP), our fast-paced 45-week Dental Assistant program strives to simulate an active dental environment in a state-of-the-art dental lab. As part of the program, students also receive six weeks of practicum experience
The 2025 intake for our Dental Assistant program is now enrolling! To learn more about this program and career, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our admissions advisors today.
What do Dental Assistants do?
Dental assistants work alongside a dentist, carrying out both chair-side and intra-oral tasks. Chair-side responsibilities may involve preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, processing radiographs, and more. Intra-oral duties include tasks such as polishing teeth, administering fluoride treatments, and removing stitches.
For more details about the role of a dental assistant, check out our frequently asked questions article here.
About the Sprott Shaw Dental Assistant Program
Sprott Shaw’s Dental Assistant program combines both theoretical and practical elements, allowing you to practice the skills, techniques, and procedures you learn throughout the course in our advanced dental training lab.
Our lab is fully equipped with working operatories, radiography equipment, x-ray machines, and more, providing all the tools necessary for hands-on learning. Students will gain experience in areas such as instrument recirculation, sterilization, applying pit and fissure sealants, polishing, administering fluoride treatments, and more. In fact, during our dental days, students will even have the chance to work on real patients!