Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)

Do you have an aptitude for meticulous work and the desire to be part of the integrated healthcare team that provides oral care to individuals of all ages? As a Dental Assistant, you play a key role in a dental practice and have the knowledge and practical skills needed to help patients achieve their oral health goals.

With this program, you’ll get over 400 hours of hands-on, experiential learning in Niagara College’s modern, fully operational dental clinic and labs. And you’ll gain practical experience in a dental office field placement and combine theory with real-world experience.

Graduates are eligible to write the entry to practice National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) exam followed by certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants Association after successful completion of the NDAEB exam.

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 and 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.