Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship
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Will you get in?
You will need better than the minimum pass grades for this level. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at Public Nursing Training Colleges you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship is a diploma programme offered at Public Nursing Training Colleges across Ghana. It prepares you to support dentists and dental therapists in clinical settings, from chairside assistance to patient education.
What dental surgery assistants do
As a dental surgery assistant, you are the dentist's right hand during treatment. You prepare the surgery, sterilise instruments, handle x-rays, and make sure patients are comfortable and informed. Most graduates work in dental clinics, hospitals, and health centres, helping with fillings, extractions, and preventive care.
What the programme covers
Programmes in dental surgery assistantship typically cover human anatomy and physiology, oral health and disease, infection control, dental materials, and the practical skills needed to assist in procedures. You also learn how to manage records, schedule appointments, and support outreach activities like screening camps.
How competitive entry is
Entry to the Diploma in Registered Dental Surgery Assistantship is competitive. You will need three electives in Science or Health Sciences at WASSCE level. Success depends on your grades across your core and elective subjects, so check your results against the programme's requirements and apply early.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Three electives in Science or Health Sciences.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
Public Nursing Training Colleges publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Dental surgery assistant
- Hospital dental unit assistant
- Community oral health worker