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 / Dental Surgery Assistant.
This programme equips you with the necessary skills, knowledge, and professional attributes to provide effective patient care. Dental Assistants / Dental Surgery 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 (6pm – 9pm) 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
For information about Traineeship opportunities at the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), visit https://www.ndcs.com.sg/careers/sponsorships to register your interest or contact NDCS directly.
General queries, please contact Ms Renee Ang at ang_renee@ite.edu.sg