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Integrating theory and practice, you learn radiography, lab and chair-side skills, oral health education, and the maintenance of a practice environment necessary for work in the field.  \nThrough on-site and off-site dental office experiences, develop dental assisting skills to perform with competence and safety. Provide client care in the Algonquin College dental clinic and experience a 60-hour placement in a private dental office.  \nThis one-year Ontario College Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. Graduates are eligible to write the National Dental Assisting examination, which requires successful completion to practice Level II Dental Assisting skills in Ontario. You may then apply for certification with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association.  \nGraduates may find work as a dental assistant in:  \n- general and specialty practices  \n- community health settings  \n- dental sales  \n- dental supply companies  \nEmployment  \nUpon successful completion of the NDAEB examination, graduates may find employment as a Level II Dental Assistant in general and specialty practices, community health settings, dental sales and dental supply companies.  \nLearning Outcomes  \nThe graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:  \n- Maintain client and personal safety in the practice environment.  \n- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive client profile by using a variety of data collection methods in collaboration with the client and other healthcare professionals and in compliance with privacy legislation.  \n- Contribute to the development of a comprehensive plan for oral health services and programs in collaboration with the client and other health professionals.  \n- Provide oral health services and programs, as identified in the comprehensive plan and as permitted within the scope of practice.  \n- Contribute to the evaluation and reporting of appropriate aspects of oral health services and programs by using a variety of sources including the client profile.  \n1  \nDental Assisting (Levels I and II)  \n- Act in a professional and competent manner.  \n- Maintain client records and manage office procedures in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.  \n- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.  \nProgram of Study  \nLevel: 01 Courses Hours  \n\n| BIO4329 | Anatomy and Physiology | 42.0 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| BIO4335 | Microbiology | 28.0 |\n| DEN4300 | Dental Anatomy | 28.0 |\n| DEN4396 | Preclinic Practicum I | 42.0 |\n\nDEN4453 Dental Radiography 42.0  \nDEN4455 Principles of Dental Assisting 70.0  \nENL1004 Professional Communication Essentials 42.0  \nChoose one from equivalencies: Courses Hours  \nGED0608 General Education Elective 42.0  \nLevel: 02 Courses Hours  \nBIO4327 Oral Sciences 28.0  \nDEN4321 Radiography Practicum 2 28.0  \nDEN4398 Preclinic Practicum II 84.0  \nDEN4419 Preclinic Foundations II 28.0  \nDEN4427 Health History Assessment 28.0  \nDEN4447 Oral Health Promotion 42.0  \nDEN4457 Restorative Theory and Practice 54.0  \nDEN4461 Dental Materials 2 70.0  \nDEN4467 Professional Issues and Ethics 14.0  \nLevel: 03 Courses Hours  \nDEN4325 Dental Office Placement 60.0  \n\n| DEN4377 | Client Care Practicum Consolidation | 10.0 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| DEN4399 | Client Care Practicum | 36.0 |\n| DEN4437 | Oral Health Promotion Outreach | 10.0 |\n| DEN4439 | Dental Practice Management | 15.0 |\n\n2  \nDental Assisting (Levels I and II","cbCaifyQnNdtIDnK","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifyQnNdtIDnK","pdf",1089454,11,"English","# Our Program\n# Employment\n# Learning Outcomes\n# Program of Study\n# Fees for the 2026/2027 Academic Year\n# Admission Requirements for the 2027/2028 Academic Year","[{\"question\":\"What skills does the program develop for dental assisting work?\",\"answer\":\"The program builds competence and safety for providing oral care. 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