Dental Assistant Education Programs

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Diploma for Under $15k

Dental Assistant
Program Overview

Our programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada and are available Canada-wide, with campuses in Calgary, AB, and Toronto, ON.

Training for a career in dental assisting has never been easier. Risio offers high-quality distance learning developed by industry leaders and delivered via accessible online modules.

Months

12 Modules

21 Days Clinical Training

120 Hour Practicum

Tuition Cost Breakdown

Program Fee: $15,480 total—includes clinical modules

Tuition:

  • $9000 initial deposit
  • $6000 due on the 10th month

Textbooks: 

  • $300

Online Exam Proctoring: 

  • $180
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Ortho Program
Overview

The Orthodontic Module is a hands-on training program designed to equip people with the specialized skills required to support orthodontic procedures.

This module is a valuable addition to the dental assisting profession. It focuses on the essential role of dental assistants during orthodontic treatments.

Upon completing the Risio Institute Orthodontic Module, participants will receive a certification acknowledging their specialized training in orthodontics. This certification will enhance their professional skills and open new career opportunities in orthodontic practices, contributing to improved patient care and dental practice efficiency.

Months or Less

Tuition Cost Breakdown

$1250.00 CAD total: $500 Theory + $750 Clinical, collected in full at the time of enrolment into the program.

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Increase Your Opportunities

Dental Aide
Program Overview

Risio Institute offers a Dental introduction program to give employees a head-start in the dental industry.

Students can enrol in the Dental Aide Program to gain knowledge in dental and clinical basics, infection prevention and control, and sterilization.

Months or Less

Tuition Cost Breakdown

$1207 CAD Total: Tuition: $985.00 + Textbooks: $222.00

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Learn The Dental Basics

Free Course
Overview

The regular value of this material is over $360—but we make it available for free so that anyone interested in a dental assisting career has the resources they need to get started.

6 Modules

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Work Integrated Learning
Advantages

Earn While You Learn

We designed our flexible online modules to accommodate work schedules so students can avoid financial anxiety and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Gain Real Experience

Helping our current students find work or volunteer placements in dental offices ensures all our graduates enter the industry with hands-on professional experience.

Find Your Network

Working while you learn at Risio Institute helps connect you to your future peers in the dental industry, strengthening your professional network before you’ve even finished training.

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{I cannot express to you how incredible your program is! You have made it possible for me, a mother of two with a full time job, to be able to go back to school and work towards my dream of becoming an RDA ... Read More
Dana C
Risio Institute Dental Assisting Alumni
{Learning at the Risio Institute has been a fantastic experience! The instructors are all very knowledgeable and encouraging. Everyone at Risio are so supportive and want each of us attending to be successful ... Read More
Jillian S
Risio Dental Assisting Student
{I am so so so grateful for this program! As a working mom who’s dreamed of becoming a dental assistant for years, I’m so happy I have the opportunity to work full time, stay home with my family and get the career I’ve always wanted ... Read More
Paige V
Risio Dental Assisting Student
{Being able to work full time as well as taking this online program has changed my life. It has been such a positive, lovely, compassionate support system from Risio ... Read More
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Risio Dental Assisting Student
{Risio Institute is the bomb dot com! As their student, I had such an amazing time. It was nice meeting all the other students from different cities and also meeting our knowledgeable & patient instructors ... Read More
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Risio Dental Assisting Student
{Great staff and wonderful atmosphere. They have structured online learning which helps keep you on track and get to your goals in a well timed manner ... Read More
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Work Integrated Learning Requirements

Students must submit a completed ‘Work Integrated Learning Form’ signed by their sponsoring dentist, which shows that they are employed or volunteering at a dental office for a minimum of 14 hours per week while enroled in the Program.

Risio also provides resources to help new students connect with sponsoring dentists if they do not have one before starting the program.