Dental Specialties (DAST 1511)

This course introduces the learner to the dental specialties and considerations for geriatric dentistry. The role of the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), related dental equipment, instruments and armamentaria for dental specialty procedures are introduced. Patient management considerations are emphasized.
Course code: DAST 1511
Credits: 3.0
Length: 90.0 hours
Course outline: view https://www.vcc.ca/vccphp/courseoutline?subject=DAST&number=1511

Schedule 1

DAST 1511 schedule for programs:

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
41277January 1, 2025
to April 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
Lo Yan, Ling
41293February 1, 2025
to May 31, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
Lo Yan, Ling
41458March 1, 2025
to June 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
Lo Yan, Ling
42977April 1, 2025
to July 31, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
Lo Yan, Ling
61523May 1, 2025
to August 31, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
Au-Wong, Elaine
61541June 1, 2025
to September 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
Au-Wong, Elaine
61558July 1, 2025
to October 31, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
Au-Wong, Elaine
61574August 1, 2025
to November 30, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
Au-Wong, Elaine

Schedule 2

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
CRN # Dates Day/Time/Location Instructor
70201September 2, 2025
to December 15, 2025
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  Delivery: Online, No Class Times
  Location: Online
Parisotto, Heidi

Additional Information

  • Endodontic dentistry procedures
  • Orthodontic dentistry procedures
  • Periodontic dentistry procedures
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery and hospital dentistry procedures
  • Pediatric dentistry procedures
  • Considerations for geriatric dentistry.
  • Prosthodontic dentistry procedures

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

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