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Health Care & Dental Programmes
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| Dental Assistant - Kingston Campus |
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Programme Description
The Dental Assistant programme is Level II. It is a 35-week diploma course registered with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities which meets the requirements of H.A.R.P. (Healing Arts Radiating Protection Act), allowing the graduate to take x-rays in the Province of Ontario.
The programme consists of 2 semesters of 16 weeks each, with a one-week break between semesters, and 3 weeks of internship at the end of the course. Upon successful completion of the Level II Dental Assistant programme, the graduate is eligible to write the NDAEB Exam.
This programme is a full-time, Monday through Friday course, with classes being held, generally, from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the exception of labs. The student will attend a Clinic Theory class at a local dental office to practice their hands-on skills, such as oral evacuation, instrument transfer, rubber dam application, practical radiography, pit
and fissure sealant application, coronal polishing, etc. Students should be prepared to attend evening clinical classes as required.
The following is not a complete course outline, but it is intended to provide direction in what the prospective Dental Assistant student will study.
Course Outline
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Dental Records
- Clinical Theory
- Dental Office Procedures
- Dental Science
- Human Relations
- Infection Control
- Pharmacology and Dental Emergencies
- Preventive Dentistry and Nutrition
- Radiography (course meets all H.A.R.P. requirements)
- CPR and Standard First Aid
- Placement Internship (see details below)
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent, demonstrated English, communication and comprehension skills. Students must have the equivalent standing at the general level in English.
Placement Internship
The internship consists of a three-week internship in a dental office in the last semester of the programme upon successful completion of all theory requirements.
Employment Opportunities
Area employers that hire our graduates include:
- Dr. Boyce, DDS, Periodontist
- Limestone Dental Centre
- Cataraqui Dental Centre
- Altima Dental Care
- Dr. Clinton, DDS
- Dr. O’Neil, DDS
- Dr. Vargis, DDS
- Dr. Vachon, DDS
As a Graduate of the Dental Assistant Programme…
- Employment opportunities are numerous
- The majority of positions exist in general practice and specialty offices (orthodontic, periodontic, pedodontic, endodontic and prosthodontic)
- Job opportunities present in regional public health departments
- Alternative career options include dental sales representatives, teaching, dental clinics and labs
A Dental Assistant Career Is For You If You…
- Enjoy working with the public
- Have excellent manual dexterity
- Are able to prioritize and organize your work
- Are a team player
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