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Dental Assisting
About the Program
CDI College's Dental Assisting program at the Calgary North and Edmonton City Centre campuses trains you for hands-on clinical work at the chairside of Alberta dental practices, building toward national certification.
What You'll Learn
- Chairside assisting skills—instrument handling, patient preparation, and supporting dentists through procedures
- Dental radiography and infection control to current clinical standards
- Dental sciences, terminology, and patient communication for confident clinical work
- Real-practice experience through placement, plus preparation for the NDAEB certification examination
Career Opportunities
Roles: Dental Assistant in general practices, orthodontic and specialty clinics, and community dental programs across Calgary and Edmonton
Why it matters: NDAEB certification is the national standard dental employers recognize, and Alberta's growing cities keep dental practices consistently hiring certified assistants—a career combining clinical skill with stable, daytime working hours.
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