Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)

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 behavior necessary to work as a Level II dental assistant, providing education and care in a variety of dental settings.

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.

What You’ll Learn

• Maintain client and personal safety in the practice environment.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive client profile by using a variety of data collection methods in collaboration with the client and other health professionals and in compliance with privacy legislation.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive plan for oral health services and programs in collaboration with the client and other health professionals.
• Provide oral health services and programs, as identified in the comprehensive plan as permitted within the scope of practice.
• Contribute to the evaluation and reporting of appropriate aspects of the oral health services and programs by using a variety of sources including the client profile.
• Act in a professional and competent manner.
• Maintain client records and manage office procedures in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.