Introduction
Columbia College is an accredited institution with the Commission of Dental Accreditation of Canada. Columbia College offers a variety of post-graduate modules to Registered Dental Assistants in the province of Alberta. These modules are designed to provide RDAs with the opportunities to complete training for advancement into specific areas of dentistry or to enhance their practice.
Program Description*
The post-graduate modules available to Columbia College include (please click on a course for more details):
- Orthodontic Module
- Dental Probing Techniques
- Interim Coverage and Gingival Retraction Cord
- Clinical Refreshers
- Guided Practice Sessions
- Competency Requirements
- Prior Learning Assessment
- Tooth Whitening
- Advanced Scaling (Gracey’s) Techniques
- Preventive Dentistry (Scaling)
- Expanded Skills
- Dental Bases and Liners
- Matrices and Wedges
- Topical Anesthetic
- Dental Sealants
- Desensitizing
- Suture Removal
* Please note that the cost for each course is subject to change.
Contact Us
| traceyg@columbia.ab.ca | |
| Telephone | (403) 648-2254 |
Student Testimonials
“The facilitator was very thorough with demonstrations. Great personality and makes it easy to learn skills.”
Sheena Trump – Dental Assistant Continuing Education Student
“I loved the facilitator! Very relaxed and gentle. Very approachable and funny and helpful.”
Lonni Robley – Dental Assistant Continuing Education Student