online | self-paced
TOOTH ANATOMY
& NUMBERING
Learn the language of dentistry in one week.
$295
+HST
About 8 hours · Starts November 9, 2026
course overview
The foundation every dental career is built on
Tooth 36 and tooth 19 are the same tooth. By next week, you’ll know why, and you’ll be speaking the language of every dental office.
Walk into any dental office on a busy morning and you’ll hear it.
“She’s in for an MOD on 26.”
“Check the distal on 36.”
Everyone on the team, from the front desk to the operatory, works in this shared language: which tooth, which surface, which part of the mouth. Most people learn it slowly, one overheard conversation at a time.
This course teaches it to you directly. In about eight hours, you’ll learn how teeth are built, how they’re named and numbered in the systems used in Canada and around the world, how they appear in an x-ray series, and the everyday vocabulary of a dental office. You’ll follow the conversation, read a chart, and start your next training with confidence.
Try it before you enrol.
This activity comes straight from Lesson 4.2, “FDI for Adult Teeth.” It’s the same one enrolled learners use.
The chart shows the 16 adult teeth on the patient’s right side, upper and lower. Tap any tooth to see its name and why it has that number.
One tip first. The chart is drawn as if you’re facing the patient, so their right side is on your left. The red line on the right edge is the midline, the centre of the mouth.
Start with 11, next to the line, and work your way back to 18. The pattern shows up fast.
The full course has six modules built the same way: short lessons, original illustrations, and practice after every lesson.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
New to
dentistry
Thinking about a dental career? Start with the one thing every role uses: the language. You’ll walk into your first office already able to follow along.
Internationally
Trained
You already know the anatomy. This course gives you the Canadian conventions: FDI numbering as it’s charted here, Universal and Palmer for comparison, and the English terms and shorthand your team will use every day.
New to a
dental office
Just started at the front desk, in sterilization or as an assistant? Learn what “MOD on 26” means, read the chart with confidence, and answer “which tooth?” without second-guessing.
What you’ll be able to do
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Find your way around the mouth
Arches, quadrants and the midline, seen from the patient’s side.
Tell the teeth apart
Incisors, canines, premolars and molars, and their roots.
Number any tooth
The international FDI system, plus Universal and Palmer.
Spot key landmarks
The main landmarks of the upper and lower jaws.
Know what a tooth is made of
Crown, root, enamel, dentin, pulp, and what holds it in place.
Name every surface
Mesial, distal, buccal, lingual, occlusal, and more.
Link teeth to x-rays
Which teeth each image in a full-mouth series covers.
Speak dental
Procedures, team roles and chart shorthand like “MOD”.
course curiculum
Six short modules, one lesson at a time
The Mouth at a Glance
- Upper and lower
- Quadrants and segments
- Whose right?
- Inside the mouth
Inside a Tooth
- Crown and root
- The four tissues
- What holds a tooth in place
- Why anatomy matters on an x-ray
Tooth Types, Surfaces and Directions
- Four tooth types
- Roots and the long axis
- Five surfaces
- Direction words
Tooth Numbering
- Baby teeth and adult teeth
- FDI for adult teeth
- FDI for baby teeth
- Universal and Palmer
From the Mouth to the X-Ray
- What a full-mouth series is
- Mapping the series
- Landmarks of the upper and lower jaws
Speaking Dental
- The dental team
- Common procedures in plain words
- Charting shorthand
Built to fit around your life
About 8 hours in total
Most learners finish in about a week.
100% online, self-paced
Study on your phone or laptop, whenever suits you.
12 months of access
Go back to any lesson whenever you need it.
Learn by doing
Original illustrations and interactive practice after every lesson.
Real support
Ask questions and get answers from our clinical team, led by a practising dentist.
A certificate you can use
Pass the final assessment and download a certificate of completion to show employers or use toward further training.
Your Questions, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start?
Course access opens November 9, 2026. Enrol any time; you’ll have 12 months to finish.
Do I need dental experience?
No. The course starts from the ground up.
What device do I need?
A phone or laptop with an internet connection.
What do I get at the end?
Pass the final assessment and download a certificate of completion you can show employers or use toward further training.
Who answers my questions?
Our clinical team, led by a practising dentist.
Does this count toward HARP1?
Completing this course meets the anatomy and numbering prerequisite for our HARP1 Dental Radiography course. It’s sold separately.
Can someone else pay for it?
If you’re working with an employment services provider, ask whether they can cover the fee; eligibility depends on your situation. Enrolling several team members?
https://dentaltrainingcanada.com/contact/
What if it isn't right for me?
enrolment open
Enrol now $295 + HST
Build the dental knowledge employers expect from day one.
Have a webinar voucher?
Attended our Pathways to Dentistry webinar or won a draw at the GTA Jobs Fair? Enter the code from your voucher email at checkout. Webinar codes are valid from November 9, 2026 onwards.
Looking for funding support?
Working with an employment services provider? Ask whether they can cover your course fee. Eligibility depends on your situation.
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TOOTH ANATOMY
& NUMBERING
$295
+HST
Learn the language of dentistry in 1 week!
About 8 hours · Starts November 9, 2026
course overview
The foundation every dental career is built on
Tooth 36 and tooth 19 are the same tooth. By next week, you’ll know why, and you’ll be speaking the language of every dental office.
Walk into any dental office on a busy morning and you’ll hear it.
“She’s in for an MOD on 26.”
“Check the distal on 36.”
Everyone on the team, from the front desk to the operatory, works in this shared language: which tooth, which surface, which part of the mouth. Most people learn it slowly, one overheard conversation at a time.
This course teaches it to you directly. In about eight hours, you’ll learn how teeth are built, how they’re named and numbered in the systems used in Canada and around the world, how they appear in an x-ray series, and the everyday vocabulary of a dental office. You’ll follow the conversation, read a chart, and start your next training with confidence.
Try it before you enrol.
This activity comes straight from Lesson 4.2, “FDI for Adult Teeth.” It’s the same one enrolled learners use.
The chart shows the 16 adult teeth on the patient’s right side, upper and lower. Tap any tooth to see its name and why it has that number.
One tip first. The chart is drawn as if you’re facing the patient, so their right side is on your left. The red line on the right edge is the midline, the centre of the mouth.
Start with 11, next to the line, and work your way back to 18. The pattern shows up fast.
The full course has six modules built the same way: short lessons, original illustrations, and practice after every lesson.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
New to
dentistry
Thinking about a dental career? Start with the knowledge every role relies on.
Internationally
Trained
Trained in dentistry outside Canada? Brush up on the numbering systems and dental terms used here, in English.
New to a
dental office
Just started at the front desk, in sterilization or as an assistant? Get comfortable with the language your team uses every day.
What you’ll be able to do
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
Find your way around the mouth
Arches, quadrants and the midline, seen from the patient’s side.
Tell the teeth apart
Incisors, canines, premolars and molars, and their roots.
Number any tooth
The international FDI system, plus Universal and Palmer.
Spot key landmarks
The main landmarks of the upper and lower jaws.
Know what a tooth is made of
Crown, root, enamel, dentin, pulp, and what holds it in place.
Name every surface
Mesial, distal, buccal, lingual, occlusal, and more.
Link teeth to x-rays
Which teeth each image in a full-mouth series covers.
Speak dental
Procedures, team roles and chart shorthand like “MOD”.
course curiculum
The foundation every dental career is built on
The Mouth at a Glance
- Upper and lower
- Quadrants and segments
- Whose right?
- Inside the mouth
Inside a Tooth
- Crown and root
- The four tissues
- What holds a tooth in place
- Why anatomy matters on an x-ray
Tooth Types, Surfaces and Directions
- Four tooth types
- Roots and the long axis
- Five surfaces
- Direction words
Tooth Numbering
- Baby teeth and adult teeth
- FDI for adult teeth
- FDI for baby teeth
- Universal and Palmer
From the Mouth to the X-Ray
- What a full-mouth series is
- Mapping the series
- Landmarks of the upper and lower jaws
Speaking Dental
- The dental team
- Common procedures in plain words
- Charting shorthand
Built to fit around your life
About 8 hours in total
Most learners finish in about a week.
100% online, self-paced
Study on your phone or laptop, whenever suits you.
12 months of access
Go back to any lesson whenever you need it.
Learn by doing
Original illustrations and interactive practice after every lesson.
Real support
Ask questions and get answers from our clinical team, led by a practising dentist.
A certificate you can use
Pass the final assessment and download a certificate of completion to show employers or use toward further training.
Your Questions, Answered
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start?
Course access opens November 9, 2026. Enrol any time; you’ll have 12 months to finish.
Do I need dental experience?
No. The course starts from the ground up.
What device do I need?
A phone or laptop with an internet connection.
What do I get at the end?
Pass the final assessment and download a certificate of completion you can show employers or use toward further training.
Who answers my questions?
Our clinical team, led by a practising dentist.
Does this count toward HARP1?
Completing this course meets the anatomy and numbering prerequisite for our HARP1 Dental Radiography course. It’s sold separately.
Can someone else pay for it?
If you’re working with an employment services provider, ask whether they can cover the fee; eligibility depends on your situation. Enrolling several team members?
https://dentaltrainingcanada.com/contact/
What if it isn't right for me?
enrolment open
Enrol now $295 + HST
Build the dental knowledge employers expect from day one.
Have a webinar voucher?
Attended our Pathways to Dentistry webinar or won a draw at the GTA Jobs Fair? Enter the code from your voucher email at checkout. Webinar codes are valid from November 9, 2026 onwards.
Looking for funding support?
Working with an employment services provider? Ask whether they can cover your course fee. Eligibility depends on your situation.
Our Courses
Practical training for a stronger workforce