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The University of Alberta Mike Petryk School of Dentistry is pleased to offer a full-time 10-month dental assisting program. The dental assisting program complements our existing dentistry and dental hygiene professional programs.

As a dental assisting student, you will learn and develop skills working alongside future dentists and dental hygienists in the school's Oral Health Clinic, with real patients in a real-world dental practice. Additionally,  you will receive training from experienced professionals and practice in state-of-the-art facilities with the latest equipment and technology.

Inside the school, you’ll build valuable connections with soon-to-be dentists, faculty, and alumni, creating a professional network before graduation. When you graduate, you’ll receive a dental assisting certificate from the highly respected University of Alberta Mike Petryk School of Dentistry.