Welcome to the Dental Assisting Program at Holland College. We are pleased to offer a face-to-face program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This means students are expected to attend and fully participate in all theory, lab, and clinical courses during the program. Clinical course work and experiences may occur during the day, evening, or weekends depending on clinic availability.
Please bring a pen and notebook to take notes.
You will receive information about textbooks during the program orientation on September 3 and you will need to purchase these books for classes on September 3, 2024. We do not recommend that students purchase used books, as the supplier has bundled the textbook, a workbook, an instrument pocket guide, and an eText at a reduced price.
A positive attitude and interest in learning are essential to learner success!
Please take some time to read through this information, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Be sure to log in to SAM and check your courses for additional information.
Program Orientation
117E Charlottetown Centre
First day of classes
Room 117E, Charlottetown Centre, Prince of Wales Campus
For a complete list of important dates, please consult the 2024-2025 academic calendar.
Title / Edition |
Author |
ISBN |
Notes |
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Modern Dental Assisting Pkg. 14th Edition |
Elsevier |
978-0-443-250545 |
Pkg includes: Textbook, workbook, dental instruments pocket guide and eText. |
|
Holland College Charting Manual |
|
Holland College Production |
Purchased at the Holland College Bookstore |
|
Holland College Clinical Procedures Manual |
|
Holland College Production |
Purchased at the Holland College Bookstore |
|
Holland College Office Management Manual |
|
Holland College Production |
Purchased at the Holland College Bookstore |
|
Holland College Dental Lab Skills Manual |
|
Holland College Production |
Purchased at the Holland College Bookstore |
|
Holland College Preventative Dental Procedures Manual |
|
Holland College Production |
Purchased at the Holland College Bookstore |
A basic calculator and a red and blue pencil crayon.
Standard scrub uniforms, socks (must be solid with no patterns white is preferred), protective eyewear, clinic shoes (must be puncture resistant *no canvas* to be worn inside the clinic), and a white lab coat.
Please Note: This program will be delivered in person in 2023-2024 unless Public Health Guidelines change. These are general requirements only if students are required to participate in blended and distance courses.
The Dental Assisting program is accredited and nationally recognized for its quality training. Program theory is delivered to you in a classroom setting, and then you practice your skills in our dental lab, which includes fully functional dental operatories (working spaces) and digital radiography units. The program has a ratio of approximately 10 students per instructor to ensure students receive the best guidance and expert advice. By the time you graduate, you will be competent in the entire core skill set recognized across Canada. With successful completion of the National Board Exam, you will be eligible for licensure in all Canadian provinces.
We collaborate with local industry leaders and educational organizations as well as National Dental Assisting organizations to ensure that graduates are able to meet all aspects of the profession of dental assisting.
Andrea George
Email Andrea
Phone: 902-367-0232
Room 123E, Charlottetown Centre
Wanda MacInnis
Email Wanda
Phone: 902-566-9683
Room 113E, Charlottetown Centre
Michele McKenna
Email Michelle
Phone: 902-566-9507
Room 130E, Charlottetown Centre
Rachel Batchilder, Program Manager
Email Rachel
Phone: 902-566-9672
Room 209E, Charlottetown Centre
Barb Boss, Administrative Support
Email Barb
Phone: 902-566-9564
Room 208E Charlottetown Centre
Michele Duckworth, Administrative Support
Email Michelle
Phone: 902-566-9554 Room 209 CAST
