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Certificate of Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)
Certificate of Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)

Certificate of Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)

  • ID:GBC010003
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
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Fees (CAD)

* Incidental Fees (Materials, Student Association etc.), Public Transportation, Books and Supplies,etc

Estimated Total/program:
Apply
60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

​​Entry requirement

Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and the selection criteria outlined below.

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
  • Grade 12 English (C or U) - A grade of 60% or higher is required.
  • Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) - A grade of 60% or higher is required.
  • Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) - A grade of 60% or higher is required.

English requirements 

  • Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)
  • or
  • Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency. The minimum test scores that are acceptable are listed below (as applicable). Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
  • George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program, Level 8
  • IELTS (Academic), 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
  • TOEFL, 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band
  • MELAB, 80
  • PTE (Academic), 54, overall minimum
    50 in each skill band
  • CAEL, 60 (overall)
  • Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)
  • *NEW Duolingo English Test, 105

Other requirements 

Special Requirements

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR S113

PRE-PLACEMENT HEALTH FORM

  • Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.

  • All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR S113

Police Vulnerable Sector Check (must be valid annually)

  • In compliance with the requirements of our our onsite clinic and our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.

  • The police vulnerable sector check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months.

This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered "vulnerable persons" under the law.

  • Students are responsible for ensuring that the police vulnerable sector check covers appropriateness for "individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s)."

  • Students are required to keep the original copy of their police vulnerable sector check.

  • Students who are unable to provide a "clear" police vulnerable sector check may not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may be unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a "not clear" status will jeopardize their progress in the program.

Course Information

The Dental Assisting Levels I and II program will prepare students to become valued collaborative members of the oral health care team. Students will have an opportunity to develop competencies related to clinical assisting, oral health education and business administration consistent with national and provincial standards. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.

Dental Assistants promote:

  • direct client care

  • oral health education

  • business administration

Students in the program receive experience in:

  • intra-oral skills

  • digital intra-oral imaging

  • laboratory procedures

  • infection prevention and control protocols

  • safety protocols

  • business skills

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Required Courses

SEMESTER 1

  • BIOL1047, Human Biology For The Dental Assistant

  • DENT1046, Dental Materials I

  • DENT1047, Dental Radiography I

  • DENT1048, Preclinical Techniques - Theory

  • DENT1050, Preclinical Techniques - Practical

  • DENT1130, Oral Health & Prevention

  • DENT1137, Infection Prevention & Control For Dental Assisting

  • DENT1145, Oral Facial Anatomy For The Dental Assistant

  • COMM1003, English Skills

  • Or,

  • COMM1007, College English

SEMESTER 2

  • DENT1049, Business Office Skills

  • DENT1051, Dental Radiography II

  • DENT1053, Dental Materials II

  • DENT1056, Clinical Techniques - Theory

  • DENT1057, Clinical Techniques - Practical

  • DENT1118, Applied Pharmacology & Emergency Procedures

  • DENT 1146, Professional Practice for Dental Assisting

  • DENT 1148, Dental Assisting Consolidation

  • GSSC1053, Collaborative Health Care In Canada

  • COMM1007, College English (if required)

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) examination. (Note: Additional fees apply.) Upon successful completion of the exam, candidates are eligible to apply for certification with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association to work as a Level II Dental Assistant in Ontario. 

Graduates find employment in:

  • general and specialty private dental practices

  • public health units

  • hospital dental clinics

  • dental industry

  • armed forces

  • insurance companies

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Mandatory Health Insurance

$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)

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