Dental Surgery Assistant Training


The demand for dental services in Hong Kong is substantial, leading to a long-term shortage of not only registered dentists but dental surgery assistants as well. Embarking on a career as a dental assistant allows you to help others while enjoying greater job stability and a more attractive income than many other industries. This course provides a prime entry opportunity for those aspiring to join the field, covering daily clinic operations and the specific duties of a dental assistant. By equipping students with both professional knowledge and practical skills, the program significantly enhances graduates’ employment prospects. This ten-week, part-time certificate course consists of 30 hours of training; students who successfully complete the program and pass the requirements will be awarded a Dental Surgery Assistant Certificate. Furthermore, the top three graduates with outstanding performance will be offered positions as Trainee Dental Surgery Assistants. (Terms and conditions apply; please call for further inquiries.)
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to master:
- Customer reception and patient registration.
- Managing patient records, daily clinic correspondence, and filing systems.
- Assisting dentists during clinical treatments.
- Correct application of dental instruments and materials.
- Cleaning and sterilization of dental tools and the implementation of proper infection control procedures.
- Maintaining records and controlling clinic inventory.
- Handling daily clinic financial transactions and billing.
- Entry Requirements: Completion of Form 5 (Old Secondary School System) or Form 6 (New Senior Secondary System); or equivalent qualifications.
Course Information
- Schedule: Every Tuesday, 10 sessions in total.
- Total Hours: 30 hours.
- Time: 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM (3 hours per session).
- Venue: Units 703-4, 7/F, Office Tower One, Grand Plaza, 639 Nathan Road, Mong Kok.
- Faculty: Practicing senior dentists, senior dental hygienists, and dental surgery assistants.
- Medium of Instruction: Conducted in Cantonese. Course materials are primarily in Chinese, with technical terms supplemented in English.
- Application Form: [Click here to fill out]
