Certificate in Dental Surgery Assisting Course at Boitekanelo College

What is Dental Surgery Assisting?

Assisting with dental procedures such as fillings, crowns, and extractions. Taking & pouring dental impressions (molds of the mouth) Preparing patients for surgery. Operating equipment and monitors. Talking with patients.

Certificate in Dental Surgery Assisting

The basic principles informing the course are to instil knowledge of and more importantly work based experiential learning to the aspiring dental surgery assistant so that they may form an active part of the dental health team.

Admission Requirements

BGCSE or equivalent with a minimum of 25 points with at least D/E in Mathematics, English and DD/EE in Double Science Award.

OR 2 years relevant, current health work experience with a recommendation letter.

Modules

Year 1

Introduction to Dentistry,
Principles of Dental Radiology,
Overview of Dental Instruments and Materials,
Dental Assisting,
Health Ethics and Communication
Skills and Introduction to Oral Health and Dental Science

Employment Opportunities

Public and Private Hospitals

Public and Private Clinics
Dental Health Facilities