Description

Ready to start your journey in our Dental Administrative Assistant Diploma with Capstone Project college program? Our caring instructors in Ontario provide the practical training and personal support you need to earn your diploma and find a career you love. We are here for you every step of the way.

Admission Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Successful completion of admissions interview and testing for adequate entry-level skills
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and meet the minimum provincial age requirement
• Two letters of reference regarding personal character
• Good command of the English language (both written and oral)
• N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be a mandatory requirement based on provincial requirements
• Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required

Career Opportunities

These graduates are qualified to work in a hands-on administrative and support capacity in a wide variety of dental settings and occupations, including the nine types of dental offices:

• Endodontists: specialize in root canal
• Maxillofacial Radiologists: use imaging technology to diagnose disease in the head and neck
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: operate on the jaws and mouth
• Orthodontists: straighten teeth with braces/retainers
• Pediatric Dentists: specialize in children’s teeth
• Periodontists: specialize in gum disease
• Prosthodontists: replace missing teeth with bridges, crowns or dentures
• Public Health Dentists: promote preventative dentistry in the community:

Of Interest To

Individuals with a strong desire to work as an integral part of the healthcare team, and who also:

• Enjoy performing a variety of duties in a caring, gracious and professional manner
• Place a high value on confidentiality, discretion, support, and detachment
• Have a keen interest in gaining knowledge in the healthcare services field
• Demonstrate a strong personal and professional commitment to achieving excellence in a healthcare administrative capacity

Program Breakdown

Part A: Computer and Business Office Skills

• Introduction to Keyboarding
• Keyboard Skill Building Level 1 and Level 2
• Microsoft Windows Level 1
• Microsoft Word Levels 1, Level 2, and Level 3
• Microsoft Excel Level 1
• Microsoft Access Level 1
• Microsoft Outlook Level 1
• Basic Bookkeeping Level 1
• Basic Bookkeeping Level 1
• Job Search and Résumé Writing

Part B: Dental Administrative/Clinical

• Dental Administrative Assistant Level 1
• Dental Administrative Assistant Level 2
• Dental Administrative Assistant Level 3

Part C: Worksite Externship

• Preceptorship

Program Notes

Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.

Graduation requirements: students must achieve a minimum program mark of 75% to obtain a diploma, as well as the successful completion of a 160-hour work experience.

* Not all programs are offered at each location.