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Dental Administrative Assistant

Admission Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A strong commitment to confidentiality and integrity
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Successful completion of admissions interview and testing for adequate entry-level skills
Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent and meet the minimum provincial age requirement
Two letters of reference regarding personal character
A recent, clear Criminal Records Check.
Good command of the English language (both written and oral)
N-95 Mask Fit Testing which may be a mandatory requirement based on provincial requirements
Hepatitis B, other vaccinations and/or a TB test may be required

Of Interest To

Individuals with a strong desire to work as an integral part of the healthcare team, and who also:

Enjoy performing a variety of duties in a caring, gracious and professional manner
Place a high value on confidentiality, discretion, support, and detachment
Have a keen interest in gaining knowledge in the healthcare services field
Demonstrate a strong personal and professional commitment to achieving excellence in a healthcare administrative capacity

Program Notes

Financial assistance may be available to qualified students.

Graduation requirements: students must achieve a minimum program mark of 75% to obtain a diploma, as well as the successful completion of a 160-hour work experience.

Career Opportunities

These graduates are qualified to work in a hands-on administrative and support capacity in a wide variety of dental settings and occupations, including the nine types of dental offices:

Endodontists: specialize in root canal
Maxillofacial Radiologists: use imaging technology to diagnose disease in the head and neck
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons: operate on the jaws and mouth
Orthodontists: straighten teeth with braces/retainers
Pediatric Dentists: specialize in children’s teeth
Periodontists: specialize in gum disease
Prosthodontists: replace missing teeth with bridges, crowns or dentures
Public Health Dentists: promote preventative dentistry in the community:

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*All student funding, whether made available privately or through various government branches, is only approved to those who qualify, by the original source of funding. There are many criteria that each candidate must meet to be approved. Schools can only inform you of what may be available.