Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)

Program Overview

If you have an interest in helping others in an oral health care setting and becoming a valued member of a dental team in your community, this may be the profession for you. Students will acquire knowledge, skills and training in the professional behaviour necessary to work as a Level II dental assistant, providing education and care in a variety of dental settings.

Prevention

Restoration

Dentistry

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 60 per cent)
Grade 11 or 12 biology and chemistry (C, M or U)

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Intakes and Availability

Date	Domestic Availability	International Availability
September 2019	Open	Closed
January 2020	Open	Closed
May 2020	Open

Tuition

Year one domestic: $4,428 (CDN)
Year one international: $14,590 (CDN)

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Semester 1 Courses

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Clinical co-ordinator
Dental assistant

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Program Details

This one-year Ontario college certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. It provides access to academic studies, clinical experience and current radiography techniques. You will finish the program by completing a field placement experience within the community to further prepare you to work effectively as a Level I and II dental assistant as part of an oral health-care team.

You will also learn:

Business administration skills
Dental laboratory skills
Oral health education

Your academic and clinical studies will be based on the most current theory of dental assisting practice including:

Emphasizing professional and ethical principles
Working interdependently and collaboratively with health-care professionals
Knowledge of the various practice specialties available

Graduates are eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Board Exam and are also eligible for certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants Association.

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 60 per cent)
Grade 11 or 12 biology and chemistry (C, M or U)

Please note: This program may be highly competitive and have a specific selection process and application deadline. For more information, please contact recruitment@durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.3126. Please refer to Admission Processes for more details regarding highly competitive programs.

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

Costs

YEAR ONE FEES	Domestic	International
Tuition	$4,428	$14,590
Compulsory Ancillary	$1,245	$1,720
Program Incidental	$1,440	$1,440
Total Fees:	$7,113	$17,750

Please note: fees are based on the 2018-2019 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Clinical co-ordinator
Dental assistant

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Armed forces
Chronic care institutions
Correctional institutions
Dental supply companies
General dental practices
Hospital dental clinics
Insurance industry
Public health units
Specialty dental practices
Teaching institutions

Field Placement

A field placement component will give you an opportunity to gain insight and/or experience in a general dentistry setting and through the college’s Dental Clinic. Further development of knowledge, skill and attitude will occur with a 96-hour field placement in a general dental office that provides you with further practical, hands-on learning opportunities. The 96-hour field placement occurs at the end of semester 2 and will run for approximately one month following the conclusion of final exams.

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Please note: There are costs associated with completing the pre-placement requirements.

Service fees for Verified, our documentation collection and verification partner.
Costs to complete mandatory immunizations, lab tests, and certifications.

To be eligible for the field placement component of this program you must (at your expense) provide:

A clear and current Criminal Reference Check (CRC) with Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). If you cannot provide a clear CRC with VSS, you may not be accepted for placement by a field placement agency. CRCs with VSS must be obtained from your local police station. You may be required to obtain additional CRCs with VSS to meet field placement agency requirements
Entry immunization form completed by a health-care provider

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

Qualified graduates can apply to Durham College’s Dental Hygiene or Dental Reception and Administration programs. Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions.

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

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Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)

Program Overview

Admission Requirements

Intakes and Availability

Tuition

Semester 1 Courses

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

Program Details

Admission Requirements

Courses

Semester 1

Semester 2

Costs

Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

Field Placement

PRE-PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

Program Transfer, Degree Completion And Additional Credentials

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Helpful Resources

College guide September 2019 [PDF]

College guide September 2019 [Interactive]

Graduate Employment Report [PDF]