牙科助手是口腔健康团队的一部分，可为牙医和牙科专家提供帮助，进行直接患者护理并指导患者良好的口腔健康原则和实践。该计划非常适合那些在近距离接触时自在的人该课程向您介绍牙科科学，临床实践基础以及牙科助手使用的技能和理论。了解如何：<br>准备牙科仪器和填充材料，对牙科设备进行消毒，拍摄和显影X射线，擦亮牙齿并使用氟化物和牙科密封剂，向患者提供口腔卫生建议，执行口腔内职责，安排约会和服务发票。
Dental assistants work as part of the oral health team, assisting dentists and dental specialists, carrying out direct patient care and instructing patients in the principles and practices of good oral health.<br><br>The program introduces you to dental science, the foundation of clinical practice and the skills and theory used by dental assistants. You learn how to: Prepare dental instruments and materials, Sterilize dental equipment, Create dental radiographs and images<br>Polish teeth and apply fluoride, Apply desensitizing agents and dental sealants, Provide patients with oral hygiene advice<br>Schedule appointments for services and manage patient records.<br>Career options<br>Many graduates work as dental assistants in a dental practice, some pursue work in special practices such as orthodontics or dental surgery and other grads work with dental supply companies or within dental office administration.<br>Graduates are qualified to work as dental assistants in both general and specialty dental practices.<br>Graduates must pass the National Assisting Dental Exam to be eligible for licensure in Nova Scotia.