Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)

If you have an interest in helping others in an oral health care setting and becoming a valued member of a dental team in your community, this may be the profession for you. 

Students will acquire knowledge, skills and training in the professional behavior necessary to work as a Level II dental assistant, providing education and care in a variety of dental settings.

 Clinic practice and field placements give students experiential learning opportunities so they can embark on their careers with skills and confidence. 

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status
  AND
• Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 60 per cent)
• Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U)
• Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U)

Are you missing admission requirements? We are here to help.Durham College (DC) Academic upgrading courses are FREE and designed to help you meet the admissions requirements for this program.

Available to individuals 18+, these courses are offered on-campus at DC. Boost your qualifications with:

• Grade 12 Math (MAP4C equivalent)
• Grade 12 English (ENG4C equivalent)
• Grade 11 Biology (SBI3C equivalent)
• Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4C equivalent)

Learn more about Academic Upgrading and connect with our team to get started.

Tuition

• Year one domestic: $3,985 (CAD)
• Year one international: $16,147 (CAD)

Semester 1 Courses

• Dental Sciences (DENT 1102)
• Clinic Theory 1 (DENT 1103)
• Clinic Practice 1 (DENT 1104)
• Dental Materials (DENT 1105)
• Oral Health and Prevention (DENT 1106)
• Dental Radiography 1 (DENT 1107)

Career Options

What You Could Be:

• Clinical coordinator
• Dental assistant