Individuals who have an aptitude for meticulous work and a desire to be part of an integrated healthcare team that provides oral care to people of all ages can prepare for a rewarding career through Niagara College’s Dental Assisting program.

Students in the Dental Assisting program gain the knowledge and practical skills required to play a key role in a dental practice and to help patients achieve their oral health goals.

Program Highlights

• Over 400 hours of hands-on, experiential learning in modern, fully operational dental clinics and labs. • Unique interprofessional education experience in both classroom and clinical environments. • Practical field placement opportunities that combine theory with real-world dental office experience. • Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC). • Graduates are eligible to write the entry-to-practice National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB) exam, followed by certification by the Ontario Dental Assistants Association after successful completion of the NDAEB exam.