Why choose SODC for professional development and continuing education?
- Cutting-edge facility
- Experienced educators
- Current information
- Access to public transportation
The field of oral health sciences continues to evolve, and you need to advance with it.
Whether you’re a practicing dental hygienist or a practicing dental assistant, professional development courses and continuing education packages can help you in many ways:
- Round out or complete your skill set.
- Quickly adopt new technologies.
- Be more confident and better prepared for exams.
- Meet your Quality Assurance guidelines set out by CDHO.
SODC’s Innovative Education packages allow you to meet your goal and complete your learning activities in a short, convenient, period of time.
The goal of our Continuing Education Program is to provide useful tools, help refine skills, identify best practices and impart information on current trends to enhance and enrich your dental career.
We offer classes to ensure that you get personalized instruction in a relaxed learning environment.
We will help you create a goal statement that is ideal for you, and we will coach you on completing your activities and document for that goal.
Introducing ‘Supplemental Course in Orthodontic Procedures for Level II Dental Assistants & Dental Hygienists‘
by Dr. Melissa Sander Certified Orthodontist
Space Limited. Register early!
8 ODAA Credits will be given upon successful completion of course.
The course will follow the RCDSO’s Intra-oral procedure Standard in Appendix I for dental assistants.
Next Start Date: March 1 & 2, 2025.
Fee: $1300.00
Save $100 by registering before February 15th, 2025.
Day 1: Orthodontic Level I
Time: 9am-4pm
Topics include: orthodontic theory and instrumentation, diagnosis of malocclusions, diagnostic records for orthodontic treatment planning, review of orthodontic appliances, current orthodontic procedures including direct orthodontic bonding (placement/cementing of bands, braces, passive space maintaining appliances), bracket/band positioning,
Includes hands-on skills clinic in simulation lab and dental clinic
** Dental hygienists are welcome to register for the course to expand their orthodontic knowledge and skills; however the course will follow the RCDSO’s Intra-oral procedure Standard in Appendix I for dental assistants
Day 2: Orthodontic Level 2
Time: 9am-4pm
Topics include: Class I/II/III correction and mechanics; Placement of attachments for orthodontics purposes in conjunction with clear aligner therapy, taking non-alginate conventional and digital impressions for working models for the fabrication of space-maintaining or orthodontic appliances, Removal of braces, bands, space-maintaining appliances (not removing cement/resin) & Retention protocols
Includes hands-on skills clinic in simulation lab and dental clinic; use of Itero digital scanner; lunch provided both days.
About Dr. Sander
Dr. Melissa Sander completed her dental degree and Master’s degree in Clinical Orthodontics at the University of Toronto. She completed a residency at Sunnybrook and Women’s Hospital where she was involved in complex trauma and jaw surgery cases. She is a Certified Orthodontist, Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and an active member of the Ontario Association of Orthodontics, Ontario Dental Association (ODA), Hamilton Academy of Dentists, and Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honour society.
Dr Melissa Sander is a past President of the Hamilton Academy of Dentistry and General Council member of the ODA. She has received many accolades over the years including the ODA Award of Merit, Governance and Leadership awards and finalist in the YWCA Hamilton Women of Distinction Awards in the category of Health. She has also held teaching positions at the University of Toronto, Departments of Undergraduate Orthodontics and Preventive Dentistry.
This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Now Offering Restorative Dental Hygiene!
The SODC Restorative Dental Hygiene program is a competitive curriculum designed to provide Registered Dental Hygienists with the ability to perform advanced restorative procedures and preventive measures. Click here to check out our newest Continuing Education program. Click HERE for more information.
This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
RAD01/RAD02: Radiology for Dental Auxiliary for HARP Qualification: Theory & Practical!
SODC is now offering an 8-week part-time HARP Qualification Course. This course is offered as a hybrid of online and in-person learning.
Registration is open
Next intakes:
- February 11, 2025
- April 22, 2025
Class Schedule:
- Theory classes on Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6pm-10pm (Online)
- Clinic/Practical on 2 Mandatory Saturdays and Sundays at the College 8am-6pm (On Campus)
Students Must Bring:
- Scrubs and lab coat
- Face shield
- Face goggles
Textbook Requirements:
- Iannucci, J. M. & Howerton, L. J. (2022). Dental radiography: Principles and techniques (6th ed.). ISBN-13: 978-0323695503
- Iannucci, J. M. & Howerton, L. J. (2022). Workbook for dental radiography: A workbook and laboratory manual (6th ed.). ISBN-13: 978-0323695879
Please see the links below for more information:
Admission Requirements/How to Apply
For further information regarding course details please email: programinfo@sodentalcollege.com
This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
*Our Continuing Education offers non-vocational courses