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Highly qualified, knowledgeable dental educators with many years’ experience in the dental profession
Small clinician to student ratios in our modern and professionally equipped dental clinic
25-hour per week investment with theoretical and practical application intertwined
Graduates are eligible to write the NDAEB exam to practice as a Level 2 Dental Assistant
Willis College graduates are eligible for Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) Certification
HARP Approved by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Radiography curriculum
Well established ties with the dental community
Two days per week practical experience
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Become a Dental Assistant in just 44 weeks!
Program: Level I & II
› Someone who enjoys helping others with their oral health
› Looking for job stability and regular hours
› Looking for a career that is in-demand
› Someone who works well in a team environment
Our Dental Assistant Program is a great fit if you are:
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Are you ready to receive the training you need to begin a rewarding career?
As a student in the Dental Assisting (Distance) program, you will learn to assist the dentist in all dental procedures performed in a general dental practice. As well, you will learn to administer individualized patient education and treatment as outlined under the scope of practice for dental assistants practicing in Ontario.
The Dental Assisting (Distance) program consists of online, clinical instruction in a dental office, and a work term placement throughout the program. Successful completion of online, clinical, and work term components of the program will qualify the student to receive their Willis College diploma. Students will be required to write, and successfully pass, the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) Examination.
The tuition costs for the program does include the cost of the written NDAEB examination.
› Chairside Dental Assistant
› Intraoral Dental Assistant
› Dental Receptionist
› Dental Treatment Coordinator
› Dental Educator (With Further Training)
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Program
Level I & II
Learn On-Campus & Online
The Dental Assisting Program (Distance) consists of 44 weeks of highly structured, full-time/instructor-paced education, using a combination of online and on-campus clinical training and practicum placement. Students will also participate in important skills-building in their host Dental Office.
The 44-week program consists of two days per week in a placement at a dental practice and three days per week of highly structured, instructor-led online learning. Students also spend four weeks at the Willis College dental clinic in Ottawa Ontario.
Canadian High School diploma or equivalent. Willis College Admission’s Team uses the Wonderlic assessment tool.
For Mature Students:
If you don’t have a High School Diploma, we have admissions options specifically for you depending on which province you are in enrolling. Please contact us to see how our Admissions Team can help you achieve your new career.
*Mature student is defined as 19 years or older.
Note: Students with foreign credentials, regardless of whether their documents have been translated/compared or not, should be tested to establish literacy in the English language.
In addition to the above, students will be required to make sure they have an Immunization Form signed by a doctor including TB 1&2, obtain their Police clearance of criminal record including vulnerable sector search, and obtain their CPR & First Aid – Level C.