Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Certificate in Dental Assisting Level II in Halifax Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,387.76)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Dental assistants collaborate with oral healthcare professionals, supporting dentists and specialists by providing direct patient care and educating individuals on maintaining optimal oral hygiene.
This program covers dental science fundamentals, clinical practice essentials, and the core competencies required for dental assistants. You'll gain expertise in: Preparing dental tools and materials, Ensuring equipment sterilization, Taking dental X-rays and images
Performing teeth polishing and fluoride applications, Administering desensitizing treatments and sealants, Offering personalized oral care recommendations
Coordinating patient appointments and maintaining accurate records.
Career opportunities
Most graduates secure positions as dental assistants in private practices, while others specialize in orthodontics or surgical dentistry. Additional career paths include roles with dental suppliers or in practice management.
Upon completion, students are certified to work in both general and specialized dental settings.
Licensure in Nova Scotia requires successful completion of the National Dental Assisting Examination.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Academic Grade 12 Biology.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission. We request verification of your complete academic history, including any college or university you attended
Interim transcripts If youre currently enrolled in courses required for admission, you must submit an interim transcript. Your official final grades must be submitted by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
Transcripts must be emailed to Admissions at [email protected] by the issuing institution. Official transcripts may also be dropped off in a sealed envelope at any NSCC campus or mailed to NSCC Admissions using the address to the left.
If youre a current Nova Scotia high school student, please provide your Nova Scotia student ID number (can be found on your high school transcript or in PowerSchool) when you apply. We'll retrieve your transcript on your behalf.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission. We request verification of your complete academic history, including any college or university you attended
Interim transcripts If youre currently enrolled in courses required for admission, you must submit an interim transcript. Your official final grades must be submitted by the deadline specified in your admission letter.
Transcripts must be emailed to Admissions at [email protected] by the issuing institution. Official transcripts may also be dropped off in a sealed envelope at any NSCC campus or mailed to NSCC Admissions using the address to the left.
If youre a current Nova Scotia high school student, please provide your Nova Scotia student ID number (can be found on your high school transcript or in PowerSchool) when you apply. We'll retrieve your transcript on your behalf.
Tuition
CAD
11,690