2026 Foundation Course in Dental Surgery Assisting
The 2026 Foundation Course in Dental Surgery Assisting is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of both current and aspiring Dental Surgery Assistants.
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Course Introduction
The 2026 Foundation Course in Dental Surgery Assisting is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of both current and aspiring Dental Surgery Assistants. This 33-hour course will run from late May to mid August 2026, combining lectures with hospital visits to provide hands-on experience in a real clinical setting, including access to the central sterilizing unit and dental laboratory.
Study Mode
Part-time
Commencement Date
27 May 2026
Duration
33 Hours
Tuition Fee
HK$2400
Subject to review
Any persons aged 18 or above who are interested in joining the field of dental surgery assisting or serving dental surgery assistant.
Applicant is required to send the completed application form and proof of all related employment in dental clinic(s) to pdtc@ppdh.org.hk with the email subject “Application to 2026 DSA Foundation course”. The deadline for applications is 12 April 2026.
The Hospital will notify the successful candidates on or before 6 May 2026 (i.e. three weeks before course commencement) by email. Successful candidate is required to settle the tuition fee within 5 business days of the issuance of the successful notification email.
Course Structure
Course Topic
1. Dental Terminology: A Guide to Effective Dental Charting
- Nomenclature of teeth
- Dental Charting
2. Infection Control
- Adopting Standard Precautions: Essential Protocols for Dental Clinics
3. Chairside Assisting in Dental Clinic
- Basic Dental Procedures and essential Pre- and Post-operation instructions: Scaling, Restorations, Extractions, Implant, Orthodontics, X-ray Taking)
4. Practice Mixing Dental Materials
- Mixing Temporary Restoration Material, e.g. IRM
- Mixing Alginate and Impression Taking for Disinfection and Pouring Models
5. Maximizing Efficiency in Dental Laboratory Work
- Model Pouring Techniques and Demonstrating the Use of Custom Trays in Dental Procedures
6. Handling Complaint Cases in Dental Practice
7. The Best Clinic Ally in the eyes of Dentists
Medium of Instruction
Cantonese and supplemented with English
Venue
The Prince Philip Dental Hospital
Course schedule
09:00 – 12:00 (2 mornings): 10/6/2026, 8/7/2026
18:30 – 21:30 (9 evenings): #27/5/2026, #3/6/2026, 17/6/2026, #24/6/2026, 15/7/2026, 22/7/2026, 29/7/2026, 5/8/2026, 12/8/2026
#Compulsory
Attendance Certificate
Students with 80% attendance and attended all compulsory lessons will be awarded an electronic attendance certificate. The certificate will not be reissued once emailed.
Tuition Fee
HK$2,400
The class schedule and exact prices will be confirmed via email after registration.
Enquiries
Email: pdtc@ppdh.org.hk
Happy Moments
The 2025 Foundation Course in Dental Surgery Assisting was successfully completed on 6 August 2025.
(photo taken on 6 August 2025)