Making Dental Education Accessible

About Risio

Our vision is to recognize, build, and deliver a program that educates individuals who may not have access to full time education. Our vision is to recognize, build, and deliver a program that educates individuals who may not have access to full time education. Our vision is to recognize, build, and deliver a program that educates individuals who may not have access to full time education. Our vision is to recognize, build, and deliver a program that educates individuals who may not have access to full time education. Our vision is to recognize, build, and deliver a program that educates individuals who may not have access to full time education. Our vision is to recognize, build, and deliver a program that educates individuals who may not have access to full time education.

Our
Story

After years of personal experience in the industry, Risio founders Carey-Ann Balkwill & Casey Sharp realized there weren’t enough opportunities for dental assistants to build their careers while working. Risio Institute was created and developed to provide this vital opportunity for current and future dental assistants across the country.

Carey & Casey

Carey-Ann Balkwill

Co-Founder & CEO

Carey-Ann Balkwill, Co-founder of the Institute and Chief Executive Officer, is the talent behind curriculum content and business management.

Casey Sharp

Co-Founder & COO

Casey Sharp, Co-founder of the Institute and Chief Operating Officer, is the talent behind our creative online e-learning content.

Our Collaborators

Our Program

The Risio Institute Dental Assistant Distance Delivery Diploma Program is licensed through Alberta Advanced Education and offers students Canada-wide an opportunity to access and complete their education from remote areas.

We educate individuals through the latest technology in interactive distance learning theory modules and state-of-the-art clinical modules.

Approvals & Accreditations

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