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Dental Assistant Course

A two-year blended learning course for dental assistants, with 1,360 hours of distance-learning theory and 600 hours of in-person practical training and Master Course Workshops.

in collaboration with

European University Cyprus
  • Start October 2027
  • Duration 2 academic years · 1,360 hours of theory and 600 hours of practical training
  • Certificate School of Dentistry, European University Cyprus
  • Tuition €3,900 · reduced €3,500, with instalment options

The Course

The Merimna Institute Dental Assistant Course, run in collaboration with the School of Dentistry of European University Cyprus, is a two-year blended (hybrid) learning course. It is designed so that graduates acquire the knowledge, skills and professional conduct they need to work as professional dental assistants.

It comprises 1,360 teaching hours of distance-learning theory and 600 hours of in-person practical training and Master Course Workshops. The theory is organised into thematic units with videos, interactive presentations, webinars, self-assessment exercises and critical-thinking questions.

You study the theory in your own free time, with a weekly workload of about 3–3.5 hours. Only the live webinars and the practical training have set times. The learning platform can be accessed from a computer, tablet or mobile phone.

What do the tuition fees include?

1,360 hours of distance-learning theory.
82+ thematic units.
More than 10 Master Course Workshops.
600 hours of practical training.
More than 25 webinars (live and on demand).
First Aid (theoretical and practical training).
Training in computer and software use (Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the option to sit certification exams.

Curriculum

History of dentistry.
The professional dental assistant.
The dental team.
Dental ethics.
Dentistry and the law.

General anatomy.
General physiology.
Oral embryology and histology.
Head and neck anatomy.
Landmarks of the face and oral cavity.
Overview of the dentitions.
Tooth morphology.

Dental caries.
Periodontal disease.
Preventive dentistry.
Nutrition.
Oral pathology.

Microbiology.
Disease transmission and infection prevention.
Principles and techniques of disinfection.
Principles and techniques of instrument and equipment processing and sterilisation.

Regulatory and advisory agencies.
Chemical and waste management.
Dental unit waterlines and drainage systems.
Ergonomics in the dental practice.

The patient record.
Vital signs.
Oral diagnosis and treatment planning.
The special-needs and medically compromised patient.
Principles of pharmacology.
Assisting in a medical emergency.

The dental office.
Delivering dental care.
Dental hand instruments.
Dental handpieces and accessories.
Moisture control.
Anaesthesia and pain control.

Principles of radiology, radiographic equipment and radiation safety.
Dental imaging, dental film and film processing.
Legal issues, quality assurance and infection prevention.
Intraoral imaging.
Extraoral imaging.

Restorative and aesthetic dental materials.
Liners, bases and bonding agents.
Dental cements.
Impression materials.
Laboratory materials and procedures.

General dentistry.
Restorative dentistry and matrix systems.
Fixed prosthodontics.
Provisional restorations.
Removable prosthodontics.
Dental implants.
Endodontics.
Periodontics.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Paediatric dentistry.
Coronal polishing.
Dental sealants.
Orthodontics.

Communication in the dental practice.
Business operating systems.
Financial management in the dental practice.
Professional marketing and the dental assistant’s career.

Holistic dentistry.
Specialised skills in using new digital technologies in dentistry.
Digital impressions, extraoral and intraoral scanners.
3D printing of models and provisional restorations.
Facial aesthetics in dentistry.
Digital patient records using photographs and video.
Review of the international dental literature.
English dental terminology.

24 chapters of training content.

Master Course Workshops

The Master Course Workshops take place in person at the facilities of Merimna Institute and the Odontiatriki Merimna dental practice in Athens. They are part of the practical training and a prerequisite for it, familiarising students with clinical dental practice before their placement in a dental practice.

Instructors

Each group of 5 students is assigned a Lead Instructor, for questions, guidance and progress monitoring. Practical training takes place under the continuous guidance of experienced instructors, dentists and dental assistants.

Practical Training

Practical training in a dental practice

Practical training takes place in person and is compulsory for all students. Students choose from a list of approved and certified dental practices and dental clinics across Greece and Cyprus that collaborate in delivering the course.

Training takes place under the continuous guidance of experienced instructors, dentists and dental assistants, and is adapted to each student’s schedule, whether or not they already work in a dental practice.

Certification

The course is delivered by Merimna Institute in collaboration with the School of Dentistry of European University Cyprus.

On successful completion you receive a Certificate of Successful Completion of Specialised Lifelong Training as a Dental Assistant from the School of Dentistry of European University Cyprus. A grade of at least 50% in every course is required. The theory is assessed through interactive tests and the practical part through active participation in the practical training.

European University Cyprus

European University Cyprus →

Is there support after completion?

Yes. Merimna Institute suggests available job vacancies to graduates and arranges interviews in Greece and Cyprus. Depending on the final grade, a letter of recommendation is also provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications are open to secondary-school graduates and to graduates of universities and technological institutes in Greece and abroad. Places are limited and priority is given in order of application date.

Yes. The course is designed so that it can be followed both by people who already work in a dental practice and by those who do not. The theory is delivered by distance learning and the practical training is adapted to each student’s schedule.

The course is designed so that you can fit it into your own daily routine, choosing when to study. The only set times are the live interactive presentations by instructors through webinars and the hours of practical training.

Yes. The distance-learning theory and the practical training, together with the Master Course Workshops, are compulsory for all students.

The course includes an additional unit on basic digital skills in Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, with the option to sit certification exams. The platform works on a computer, tablet and mobile phone.

Tuition fees are €3,900, with instalment options. Reduced fees of €3,500 apply to those working in a dental practice and to the long-term unemployed. To arrange instalments, complete the expression of interest form or call us on +30 210 973 4000.

Of course. Complete the Expression of Interest form or call us on +30 210 973 4000. After contacting us, you can visit our facilities in Agios Dimitrios, Attica, at 272A Vouliagmenis Avenue, right at the exit of Agios Dimitrios metro station.

The exact start date of the October 2027 intake will be announced to those interested.

More information about the course, the platform and the practical training is available on the Dental Assistant Course website.

Dental Assistant Course — e-merimna.gr

Expression of Interest

Would you like to join the 2027–2029 intake?

Complete the form and we will contact you with detailed information. Expressing interest does not commit you to enrolling. Places in each intake are limited.

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