Dental Reception

Diploma: Certificate

Location: Downtown

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

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Overview

Learn dental terminology, specialized software, and the full set of skills needed to coordinate a dental office.

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Certificate
Length	The Dental Reception program is fifteen weeks in length. Students must complete the program within two years. Please refer to the Student Handbook for conditions for re-admission to the program.
Hours	<strong>Note</strong>: The courses are taught online at scheduled times<strong>. You must attend class online at the scheduled times. </strong>The practicum is face-to-face in a dental practice setting.
Delivery	Online
Campus	Downtown
Start Dates	Jan, Sep

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Job prospectives

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Dental Technologist / Dental Technician
Dental Lab Quality Control Specialist
Dental Materials Sales Representative
Dental Equipment Technician or Specialist
CAD / CAM Designer for Dental Restorations
Dental Laboratory Manager
Dental Technology Instructor

Admission Requirement

Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
English Studies 12 with a minimum ‘C’ grade, or equivalent

Completion of a Level II Dental Assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada

Notes: It is highly recommended that applicants spend a minimum of two days observing in a dental practice prior to entering the program. Upon Acceptance:

Criminal Record Check (CRC): Students in this program are required to complete a CRC. The CRC must be completed according to VCC’s Criminal Record Check Instructions. Students whose CRC results indicate they pose a risk to vulnerable populations will not be able to complete the requirements of the program (e.g. practicums) or graduate.
Students must submit a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test or chest X-ray dated a maximum of six months prior to the program start date. An additional TB test is required after each potential exposure to TB and/or travel to areas with a known prevalence of TB.
Immunization Record: A Certified Dental Assisting and Dental Reception Immunization Record must be completed. Students may be declined placement in a clinical or practicum site if a completed immunization record is not provided.

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Recommended Characteristics

Program tasks require extended periods in fixed sitting positions while performing detailed administrative and clerical work.
Program activities involve continuous, repetitive hand, wrist, and arm movements, such as keyboarding and handling office materials.
Program environment requires extended periods of computer use (6–8 hours per day) with sustained visual focus on digital displays.
Program tasks require sustained visual focus for extended periods, such as reading digital screens, reviewing dental records, and navigating dental software.
Program environment involves exposure to potential skin and respiratory irritants commonly present in dental offices, including disinfectants, dental materials, and aerosols.

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition	$2,094
Student union	$145
College initiative	$61
Materials		not including textbooks
Campus resource	$84
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental		Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$188	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$2,651

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Application Process

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