This 12-month course, conducted by ITE Approved Training Centres (Singapore Dental Association and National Dental Centre Singapore), prepares you for a career as a Dental Assistant.
This programme equips you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and professional attributes to provide effective patient care. Dental Assistants support dentists by providing chairside assistance, preparing patients, mixing materials, and offering oral health education in dental clinics.
The course combines:
- Full-time work: On-the-job training at dental clinics, completing a standard list of skills.
- Part-time study: Off-the-job training at NDCS, including theory, practical lessons and assessments. Conducted on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings for the entire duration of the 12 months programme.
Prerequisite
- Meet academic qualification requirements.
- Secure employment and course sponsorship with NDCS /participating Dental Clinics.
- Singapore Citizen and Permanent Residents only.
Application Process
- Next intake: March 2025 (subject to meeting minimum class size).
- Online Applications open in mid-December, coinciding with the release of N Level results.
Important Note
- Course placement is dependent on applicants securing full-time employment and sponsorship from NDCS / Participating Dental Clinics.
- All participating clinics require a post-training bond (12 to 24 months).
- Applicants might be required to attend pre-employment dexterity tests and/or work trial to confirm suitability for the job.
Dental Clinics looking to hire and sponsor N/O-Level graduates, or sponsor existing employee(s) – please contact Mr Jerry Choo at nitec@sda.org.sg
General queries, please contact Ms Renee Ang at ang_renee@ite.edu.sg