Continuing Education for Dental Assistants
The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry's continuing dental education division offers an array of education opportunities for RDAs. Achieve your educational goals with our certification programs.
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CBCT
Training for RDAs and RDHs
Two parts | Online & hands-on | Limited capacity
This technology provides detailed 3D images of patients' oral structures, allowing for precise diagnostics and treatment planning. Learn about CBCT and become the backbone of any office using this technology.
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Clear aligners
Training for RDAs and RDHs
Online | Unlimited capacity
This is the perfect opportunity for RDA to expand their skills and learn how to assist in orthodontic treatments using clear aligners.
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Neuromodulators Assistant
Course for RDAs and RDHs
In-person & online | Unlimited capacity
Participants gain hands-on in-depth knowledge to talk about neuromodulators with patients, the importance of patient photography, the diligent reconstituting phases of neuromodulator products for offices, and proper patient care.
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Orthodontics
Module for RDAs and RDHs
Two parts | Online & hands-on | Limited capacity
RDAs will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competency in orthodontics. This course emphasizes clinical procedures, obtaining diagnostic records and patient care procedures.
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Sedation assistant
Certification for RDAs and RDHs
In-person & online | Limited capacity
Sedation is proven effective and safe for reducing stress in anxious patients. Add it to an office’s patient treatment options by getting staff certified to administer or assist.
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Sterilization support
Program, open to the general public
In-person & online | Limited capacity
Participants will learn how to implement and maintain infection prevention and control (IPC) standards and succeed in ensuring compliance and safe patient care.
*The course is free when purchased with fillers level 4A for dentists.
**In Edmonton. Prices for the offerings outside of Edmonton will differ.
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The U of A Advantage
High-quality continuing education in a supportive environment.
We are a leader in certification and educational programs for dentists, dental hygienists, registered dental assistants and other health fields. Backed by the University of Alberta, we offer true competency education to help those in oral health expand their abilities and expertise.
- We offer leading continuing dental education backed by the strength of the University of Alberta
- Our programs and courses are non-industry biased, focusing on knowledge and tools, not brands
- We adhere to a high standard to ensure competency-driven education to help expand your career and practice
- Boast a diverse faculty with a wide range of expertise allowing us to deliver knowledge-rich content