Dental Terminology - HLTH 1016

In this course, students are introduced to dental terminology by learning how to read and interpret commonly used dental terms, symbols, and abbreviations. Students will also develop an understanding of basic dental anatomy. An emphasis is placed on the clinical environment of the dental practice, medical emergency response, and infection prevention and control. Students will also examine dental procedures, fee codes, and dental charting.

Note: Restricted to Dental Office Assistant and Open Studies.


This course is offered in an online setting. There are no scheduled classes, and you will learn at your own pace. Courses have start and end dates, assignments may have due dates assigned to them. The lab portion of this course may need to be completed in-person.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Online
Winter Mar. 3 - Apr. 24, 2025 10499 O01 Yes
Spring May 5 - Jun. 27, 2025 21530 O01 No
The course has a mixture of online and in-person instruction.
Term Duration Schedule Class Section Open Studies

Edmonton
Winter Mar. 3 - Apr. 24, 2025 Mon: 09:30 - 11:00 am
Mon: 09:30 am - 12:30 pm
Wed: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
 10497 BL01 Yes

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This course can be taken through Open Studies or through our Dental Office Assistant program. Read our application guide and apply now.

Tuition and fees for 2024-2025 Open Studies

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 6-credit course $990 $700.50 $1,690.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $5 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee: $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan: $386.00 per year
Students’ Association: $51.50 per term
U-Pass: $180.00 per term
Legal plan: $18.00 per year

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

Tuition estimate + Fees estimate = Total estimate
One 6-credit course $2994 $700.50 $3,694.50
See the detailed fees for this course
Digital resource fee: $7.00 max per term
Program and supplies fee: $5 max per term
Registrarial and student service fee: $41.00 max per term
Student technology fee : $12.00 max per term
Students’ Association fees
Health and dental plan : $386.00 per year
Students’ Association : $51.50 per term
U-Pass : $180.00 per term
Legal plan : $18.00 per term

Note: You may be eligible to opt out of some Student Association fees after enrolling. Visit Tuition and Fees for more information.

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