Overview

The Dental Assisting (PGWP Eligible – details in description) degree course is delivered by the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)

Key Facts

In this Dental Assisting (PGWP Eligible – details in description) program from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), you will:

learn the principles of providing compassionate care that respects the individual needs of patients
learn how to perform intra and extra-oral imaging
perform laboratory procedures
learn about infection prevention as well as control and safety protocols
practice management skills.

You’ll participate in an unpaid practicum to apply your dentistry assistant skills in a real-world dental office environment.

Attending your classes is mandatory to successfully complete the program. Your active involvement in both theoretical and practical sessions is expected.

Careers and opportunities

At graduation, you will emerge as a skilled dental assistant, ready to positively impact patient health and confidently step into your professional role to meet the demands of the dental industry.

Dental Assistants and Dental Laboratory Assistants
Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Preventive Procedures

Dental Emergencies & Records

Oral Anatomy & Histology

Infection Prevention & Control

Dental Radiography

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-28 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Credits

40 alternative credits

40.5

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Dentistry View 20 other Bachelors in Dentistry in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Math 30-1 or Math 30-2, and
English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2, and
Biology 30, and
Chemistry 30
All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24502 CAD / year

≈ 24502 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

8626 CAD / year

≈ 8626 CAD / year

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Calgary

Funding

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