Offered by Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada, Cert in Dental Assisting is a certificate in Dentistry programme. The programme runs for 1 year. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per total (CAD 3,800 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Dentistry
Duration: 1 year
Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / total
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Dental Assisting at Nova Scotia Community College is a one-year certificate program that prepares students to work as members of the oral health team, assisting dentists and dental specialists with direct patient care. Coursework covers dental science foundations and clinical practice, including chairside assisting, instrument preparation and sterilization, dental radiography, and preventive procedures such as polishing, fluoride application, and sealants, alongside patient education in oral health. The program prepares graduates to write the National Dental Assisting Examination Board exam and pursue licensure in Nova Scotia. A criminal record check, vulnerable sector check, First Aid/CPR certification, and documented immunizations are required for clinical placement and graduation, and a minimum 70% pass mark applies throughout the program. Applicants require a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Grade 12 Academic Biology; students missing a required credit can complete it through NSCC's Academic and Career Connections program.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including Grade 12 Academic Biology; applicants short a credit can complete it through NSCC's Academic and Career Connections program. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall (pre-January 2026), Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, CanTest 4.5 average, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption. A criminal record check and vulnerable sector check, First Aid/CPR certification, and documented immunizations are required for clinical placement and graduation, and a minimum 70% pass mark is required throughout the programme.
