Overview

During the Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) programme offered by the Durham College students will acquire knowledge, skills and training in the professional behaviour necessary to work as a Level II dental assistant, providing education and care in a variety of dental settings.

This one-year Ontario college certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. It provides access to academic studies, clinical experience and current radiography techniques. You will finish the program by completing a field placement experience within the community to further prepare you to work effectively as a Level I and II dental assistant as part of an oral health-care team.

Careers

What you could be:

Clinical co-ordinator

Dental assistant

Where you could work:

Armed forces

Chronic care institutions

Correctional institutions

Dental supply companies

General dental practices

Hospital dental clinics

Insurance industry

Public health units

Specialty dental practices

Teaching institutions

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Dental & Orofacial Anatomy

Biology

Clinic Theory

Clinic Practice

Dental Materials

Preventive Dentistry

Radiography Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

Medicine Dentistry Health Sciences View 50 other Bachelors in Medicine in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status

Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 60 per cent)

Grade 11 or 12 biology and chemistry (C, M or U)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16571 CAD / year

≈ 16571 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

3985 CAD / year

≈ 3985 CAD / year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Dental Assisting (Levels I and II).

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Oshawa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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