The Dental Assisting program provides the education required to work as a certified dental assistant (Levels I and II).
DurationPreparing students to work as dental assistants for 25 years.
Program Overview
The Dental Assisting program provides the education required to work as a certified dental assistant (Levels I and II).
As a student in this program, you will develop the skills, technical knowledge and clinical experience necessary to work in a professional, ethical and collaborative manner in a variety of settings.
Full Description
The one-year Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) (S113) certificate program will prepare you to become a valued collaborative member of the oral health-care team.
You will 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:
As a student in the program, you will develop experience in:
Learning takes place alongside students enrolled in the Restorative Dental Hygiene program. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) examination.
(Note: Additional fees apply.) Upon successful completion of the examination, candidates are eligible to apply for certification with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association to work as a Level II dental assistant in the province of Ontario.
See odaa.org for further information about how to become certified as a Level II dental assistant in Ontario.Interested in this program but need more competitive marks? Consider enrolling in the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (A109) program.
This program will help you develop new and strengthen existing skills in math, biology, chemistry, physics, and communication. PLEASE NOTE: While successful graduates of the (A109) program will be eligible to apply to this advanced diploma, it does not guarantee entry into this program.
Your Field Education Options
This Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) program offers both on-site and off-site field education opportunities.In semester 1, the curriculum is focused on building the core skills of a dental assistant while working with mannequins in our on-site, state-of-the-art WAVE Dental Clinic and dental laboratories.
In semester 2, you will build on this foundation by practising on each other. You will then progress to practise your consolidated skills with real patients both in the WAVE Clinic and off-site in the community.
Typical field education sites include private dental practices, public health units and teaching hospitals.
As we support interprofessional educational opportunities, you will have the chance to collaborate with one of our 12 George Brown College Child Care Centres, where you will teach oral health education to the children, students and staff at a centre as scheduling permits.
Off-site travel may be required. Clinical hours include early mornings that can extend into the evening.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Career Options
Graduates of this Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) 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.
Visit the Ontario Dental Assistants Association website for additional information about how to become certified as a Level II Dental Assistant in Ontario.
Graduates Find Employment In:
Educational Pathways
Graduates of this Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) program may apply in the future to other dental programs at George Brown College but must meet the minimum admission requirements for each of the following programs:
Graduates are not given priority admissions based on successful completion of the Dental Assisting program but may be eligible for some course exemptions.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
The George Brown College Foundation, established in 1984, is a separately incorporated registered charity that serves as the primary fundraising vehicle for George Brown College.
The Foundation is guided by a volunteer Board of Directors who support the College’s mandate of increasing access to education by raising money to support student success through scholarships, bursaries and awards.
Together with the college, we work to advance George Brown’s commitment to excellence in teaching, applied learning and innovation, as well as its commitment to access, diversity and mutual respect.
Together with our donors, we work to ensure that no student is denied a post-secondary education at George Brown College because of financial constraints.
What is our mission and mandate?
George Brown College is dedicated to providing the highest possible calibre of education to its students and to making its programs accessible to all.
The Foundation helps the College achieve this goal by raising money to support student success through scholarships and bursaries as well as through larger initiatives that strengthen the College’s ability to offer programs for specific industries and professions.
Our mission is to raise funds for the college that will:
Advance the college’s commitment to excellence in teaching, applied learning and innovation.
Enable George Brown’s programs, facilities and services to be best-in-class.
Enable George Brown to be a key resource in shaping the future of Toronto.
Help George Brown produce graduates who are the candidates of choice for employers.
Support George Brown’s commitment to access, diversity and mutual respect.
Enable the college to achieve its goal that no student is denied a George Brown College education because of the financial burden.
Dental assistants work as part of the oral health team, assisting dentists and dental specialists, carrying out direct patient care and instructing patients in the principles and practices of good oral health.
After completion of the ten-month Dental Assistant program, students must write a national board exam to be eligible to become a Certified Dental Assistant.
Training for a career in dental assisting has never been easier.
This education program addresses practicing and approbated dental professionals who are interested in increasing their knowledge, improving patient experience, and increasing revenue Mastership is accomplished by training in hands-on seminars and clinical operatory sessions.
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.
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