Ontario College Certificate in Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)

A career as a level II dental assistant requires dynamic technical and interpersonal skills to provide patient care and chair-side support assisting dentists before, during and after a wide variety of procedures including fillings, crowns and extractions. If you’re looking for a career providing dependable, patientcentred care, our dental assisting program is for you.In less than 10 months after starting your dental assisting program, you’ll be ready to become a professional dental assistant. Your career is almost guaranteed, with 95 percent of our graduates finding work in the field.You’ll get there by learning the necessary hands-on skills – including sterilization and disinfecting instruments, preparing materials and assisting with dental procedures – in our newly renovated simulation lab, modelled after a typical dental office. Throughout your studies, you’ll work alongside professors in a supportive, mentoring environment designed to help you succeed. You’ll also gain amazing experience rotating through specialty practices in the London area and complete two work placements at dental offices to ensure that you are prepared and feel comfortable starting your career. When you graduate, you'll be prepared to successfully complete the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) Exam in order to practice as a Level II Dental Assistant. You'll also be eligible for accreditation with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association and the Canadian Dental Assistants Association.The Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) program will prepare you to be an entry-level practitioner, capable of working interdependently and collaboratively with community health professionals in a variety of practice settings. Graduates will be able to assume a variety of roles including clinical, education, health promotion, business administration and laboratory assistant, consistent with national and provincial standards