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Dental receptionists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a dentist in B.C., you must register with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals. Eligibility is achieved by completing a degree from an accredited dentistry program and successful writing of the National Dental Examining Board examinations.

Dentists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a dental hygienist in B.C., you must register with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited dental hygiene program and successful writing of the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination.

Dental hygienists and dental therapists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a dental technologist or technician in B.C., you must register with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited dental technology program. 

Dental technologists and technicians

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as a dental assistant in B.C., you must register with the British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through graduation from an accredited dental assisting program and successful completion of the National Dental Assisting Examining Board examinations.

Employment as a dental laboratory assistant may require some work experience.

Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants

This instructional program class comprises any program not listed above that relates to Dental support services and allied professions.

Dental support services and allied professions, other

Dental Practice Micro-credentials

Receptionists greet people arriving at offices, hospitals and other establishments, direct visitors to appropriate person or service, answer and forward telephone calls, take messages, schedule appointments and perform other clerical duties. They are employed by hospitals, medical and dental offices and other offices throughout the public and private sectors. Telephone operators are included in this group.

Dentists diagnose, treat, prevent and control disorders of the teeth and mouth. They work in private practice or may be employed in hospitals, clinics, public health facilities or universities.

Dental hygienists provide dental hygiene treatment and services related to oral health promotion and disease and mouth injury prevention. They are employed in a variety of settings including dentists' offices, hospitals, private clinics, educational institutions, public health agencies or they may be self-employed. Dental therapists provide limited restorative dental treatment in addition to dental hygiene services. They are employed by the federal government and the provincial governments to provide services in rural and remote communities.

Dental technologists and technicians design, prepare and fabricate dentures and dental devices as prescribed by dentists and other specialists. They are employed in dental laboratories. Dental technologists and technicians who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Dental assistants assist dentists, dental hygienists and dental therapists during the examination and treatment of patients and perform clerical functions. Dental laboratory assistants assist dental technologists and technicians in preparing and fabricating dentures and other dental devices. Dental assistants work in dentists' offices, community health centres, clinics and in educational institutions. Dental laboratory assistants are employed in dental laboratories.

As in all successful organizations, the efficient management of systems, costs and revenues is critical to success. For dental professionals, understanding how to manage these factors and improve customer retention through quality of care, especially during and after the pandemic, are key to developing a sustainable, patient-centric practice. Designed and delivered live, online by Sauder professors and dental practitioners, and based on industry best practices and key measurements, the concepts and skills presented in this certificate program will help you work more effectively with your staff, streamline your systems and make smart decisions for the future.

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