Dental Administrative Assistant

Dental Administrative Assistant

This program is designed to provide employment ready and comprehensively-trained graduates who can work in a dental office. With the aging population, the tremendous advancements in technology, and our demand for the best quality of life, the healthcare industry is facing a growing shortage of well-trained personnel. This program is designed to provide employment-ready, comprehensively trained graduates who can work in a dental office.

Program duration: 32 weeks
Class Schedule: Mon - Fri

Admissions Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent or mature student status and passing grade on the admissions test.
• Good Command of the English Language
• Admissions Interview is required
• Two letters of reference regarding personal character
• A recent, clear Criminal Records Check.
• N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be a requirement based on provincial requirements
• Two letters of reference regarding personal character
• Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required

Objectives

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
• Oral Pathologists: diagnose oral disease
• 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

Career Opportunities

This program provides students with the basic knowledge, skills, and work experience needed to become permanently employable in any dental setting, with special skills suited to working in a dental practice. Skill development is delivered in two areas.

• Introductory level anatomy and pathology as it pertains to a dental environment, dental office administration and software, and dental clinical procedures.
• Full-range of computer and office skills, including current software applications, keyboarding skills, general office management, accounting, personal and professional development, and customer service.

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.