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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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