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Duration

1 Year

Tuition

$2,715

  Welland

Sep 1-Sep 1

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Certificate

Year Founded

1967

Scholarships

yes

The Dental Office Administration program at Niagara College offers a one-year certificate. It equips students with skills for managing dental office operations, patient records, and insurance claims. The curriculum includes hands-on field placements, with over 140 hours of experience.

Graduates are eligible to write the certification exam through the Ontario Dental Assistants Association. Career options include dental office administrator, receptionist, and insurance company representative.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent required.
  • Grade 12 English (C) or (U), or equivalent.
  • Recommended courses include Grade 11 (M) Computer and Information Science, Grade 11 (E) Introduction to Accounting, Grade 11 (O) Information Technology Applications in Business, and Grade 11 (C) or (M) Mathematics.

What You’ll Learn

  • Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior in dental office settings.
  • Use dental office software and technology effectively.
  • Communicate effectively through both written and verbal formats, especially in dental contexts.
  • Understand dental science, including preventive dentistry and dental office environments.
  • Apply mathematical and organizational skills to manage office operations.
  • Develop interpersonal communication skills for building relationships in dental office environments.
  • Gain practical experience through field placements in dental offices.

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Niagara College

An Upgrade To My Business Communications Degree

Anonymous

Welland • August 20, 2025

Graduated From

Public Relations

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

After attending Brock University for four years and graduating from the Business Communications program I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do next. We had a spokesperson from Niagara College come into our 4th year class to tell us about the Public Re...

After attending Brock University for four years and graduating from the Business Communications program I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do next. We had a spokesperson from Niagara College come into our 4th year class to tell us about the Public Relations post-grad degree. I was turned onto the fact it was a one-year program that had a co-op/field placement to get real work experience in the field.

I enrolled in the program and it was extremely beneficial to my professional development. In university I learned a lot of theoretical and writing skills, but lacked a lot of hands-on experience. Niagara College got right into the meat of it and exposed me to a lot of things I never learned in university. We had courses that taught us how to use Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, how to develop a basic website, writing for social media/PR and much more.

Overall I was extremely satisfied with my experience and I ended up landing a full-time job at the place I did my work placement at. Several years later I've moved along well in my career in a large part thanks to Niagara College's PR program.

Niagara College

Melanie Santos, Business – Sales & Marketing | Philippines.

Anonymous

Toronto • April 10, 2023

Graduated From

Business - General

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

Niagara College is home to a diverse student population; its programs are purpose-driven and offer a student-focused learning environment in a multicultural setting. It also maintains active partnerships with different businesses across various industr...

Niagara College is home to a diverse student population; its programs are purpose-driven and offer a student-focused learning environment in a multicultural setting. It also maintains active partnerships with different businesses across various industries; therefore, getting an internationally recognized diploma in Business, specifically in Sales and Marketing, will provide me with a holistic learning experience.

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