Our Dental Assisting program equips you with specialized skills to assist dentists during procedures, offer valuable oral health education, and seamlessly integrate into the dental care process. With a focus on practical training, you’ll quickly gain the expertise needed to thrive in this dynamic and rewarding field, ensuring both job security and the satisfaction of making a difference in patients’ lives.
Credential: Diploma Program
Course Code: DA
Model: Instructor-Led
Delivery Format: Hybrid and In-Class
Program Length: 60 Weeks
Externship: 150 Hours
Tuition: $18,050
100% Employer Satisfaction*
*2021 Key Performance Indicator (KPI) survey results produced by the Ontario Government (Ministry of Colleges and Universities and Forum Research). Percentage shown reflects the average employer satisfaction across all Medix College of Healthcare programs and campuses.
Graduate Success
About the Dental Assisting Program
Medix College’s Dental Assisting (DA) Level I & II program equips you with the technical knowledge and clinical skills to start your career as a Dental Assistant. You’ll learn how to prepare students for dental exams, sterilize and maintain instruments and equipment, take and develop Xrays, and so much more.
After graduating, you will be qualified to take and expose radiographs. Graduates are also eligible to sit for the examination given by the National Dental Assistants Examining Board (NDAEB). Please note, that the exam is at the option and expense of the student, Medix encourages graduates to become certified. To utilize your Level II learning to its full capacity, graduates will be required to write the NDAEB exam.
All graduating students will receive a complimentary one year membership to the Ontario Dental Assistant Association.
Learn More About The Dental Assisting (DA) Level I & II Program at Medix College
Career Outlook
With the increasing emphasis on oral health and the expansion of dental care services, the demand for skilled dental assistants continues to rise. The versatility of dental assisting skills allows for employment opportunities in various settings, including dental offices, clinics, hospitals, and even educational institutions. A career as a dental assistant offers long term stability and fulfilling prospects in the ever evolving field of oral healthcare.
Delivery Formats
Inperson Classroom
Traditional instructor led classes.
Inperson Practical Labs
Simulating real-world experiential situations.
Online Flexible Learning
Independent online learning
activities.
Hands-On Bootcamp
Simulating real world experiences in a practical lab setting.
Externship
A placement with an employer.
*Delivery formats listed above may vary depending on program
Areas Of Employment
After successfully completing the program, graduates of Medix College’s Dental Assisting program have found employment in positions such as:
• Intra-Oral Dental Assistant • Dental Assistant/Administrator
• Dental Office Assistant • Prevenative Dental Assistant
• Dental Receptionist • and more
Our Community Partners
We’re proud to work with these amazing organizations that support students through externship, experiential learning, and employment opportunities.
Our Affiliations, Accreditations & Licensing
Medix College is registered by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act 2005, and is a member of the National Association of Career Colleges and Career Colleges Ontario.
• DA graduates are eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Exam Board (NDAEB) exam
• Ontario Dental Assisting Association (ODAA) members
• Canadian Dental Assisting Association (CDAA)
Financial Options
Medix College provides many financial options to help you pursue your education. Financial Assistance may be available for those who qualify. Scan the QR code below or call the campus nearest to you to setup a personalized meeting to discuss your financial plan. Options available include but are not limited to:
• OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program): Loans and/or grants to qualified students
• Monthly Payment Plans (interest free), Full Payment (discount available)
• RESPs/RRSPs, Student Line of Credit (from your financial institution of choice)
• Third Party Funding (Employer Sponsor, WSIB, Private Funding etc.)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
- Grade 12 Ontario Secondary School
- Diploma or Mature Student Status
- Successful completion of entrance
evaluation - English Proficiency
- Admissions Interview
- Criminal Reference Check: Vulnerable
Sector Screening (clear or have pardon
prior to starting class) - Medical Form that includes up to date
immunizations and vaccinations signed
by a physician (including COVID19)
TUITION:
Tuition Fee: $15,135
Lab Fees: $1,525
Books: $520
Uniform: $120
Kit: $750
TOTAL TUITION: $18,050
LOCATIONS:
TORONTO (416) 630-8021
#300-700 Lawrence Ave. W., M6A 3B4
BRAMPTON (905) 487-1163
17 Bramalea Road, L6T 2W7
SCARBOROUGH (416) 701-1201
520 Ellesmere Road, M1R 0B1
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