Students
Tuition Fee
CAD 3,694
Start Date
2026-03-02
Medium of studying
Dental Assisting
Duration
60 hours
Details
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
Dental Assisting | Dental Hygiene | Dental Studies | Dental Technology
Area of study
Dental Assisting | Dental Hygiene | Dental Studies | Dental Technology
Education type
Dental Assisting | Dental Hygiene | Dental Studies | Dental Technology
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
CAD 3,694
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2025-05-05-
2025-10-27-
2026-03-02-
2026-05-04-
About Program

Program Overview


Dental Terminology - HLTH 1016

Course Description

In this course, students are introduced to dental terminology by learning how to read and interpret commonly used dental terms, symbols, and abbreviations. Students will also develop an understanding of basic dental anatomy. An emphasis is placed on the clinical environment of the dental practice, medical emergency response, and infection prevention and control. Students will also examine dental procedures, fee codes, and dental charting.


Course Details

Course Code

HLTH1016


Credits

6


Format and Length

  • Lecture: 60 hours
  • Lab: 30 hours

Prerequisites

To take this course, you must be enrolled in Dental Office Assistant.


Delivery Formats

  • Online anytime
  • Online real-time
  • Blended

Term Schedules

Online

Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 21530 O01 Yes

Edmonton

Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies
Fall Oct. 27 - Dec. 17, 2025 40495 O01 Yes
Winter Mar. 2 - Apr. 23, 2026 10445 O01 Yes
Spring May 4 - Jun. 26, 2026 20145 O01 Yes

Blended Format

  • Term: Winter
  • Duration: Mar. 2 - Apr. 22, 2026
  • Schedule: Mon: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm, Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Class: 10443
  • Section: BL01
  • Open Studies: Yes

Tuition and Fees

Canadian Students

Tuition Estimate + Fees Estimate = Total Estimate
One 6-credit course $990 $700.50 $1,690.50

International Students

Tuition Estimate + Fees Estimate = Total Estimate
One 6-credit course $2994 $700.50 $3,694.50

Detailed Fees

  • Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
  • Program and supplies fee: $5 max per term
  • Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
  • Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term

Students' Association Fees

  • Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
  • Students' Association: $51.50 per term
  • U-Pass: $180.00 per term
  • Legal plan: $18.00 per year
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