Ontario College Certificate in Dental Assisting - Level I and II

This program prepares students to assume a position as a dental assistant intra-oral health care provider, capable of working with health professionals in a variety of settings. The role of a Level II dental assistant involves precise and detailed work in a confined environment, including chairside and laboratory duties, instrument reprocessing as per current IPAC guidelines, maintaining infection control along with intra-oral skills such as selective coronal polishing, oral hygiene instruction, application of pit and fissure sealants, fluoride application, and teeth whitening processes.Career OpportunitiesNumerous opportunities exist for graduates as dental assistants, office administrators and treatment coordinators in general practice and specialty dental offices. Other opportunities include public health departments, hospitals, armed forces, collegeuniversity dental clinics, and sales.

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus successful completion of:Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4U or EAE4CORequivalent courses from the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program or the Academic and Career Entrance program.High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.