Overview

Highlights of the Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) programme from Niagara College - Toronto

Over 400 hours of hands-on, experiential learning in Niagara College’s modern, fully-operational dental clinic and labs.
Unique interprofessional education experience in both classroom and clinical environments.
Gain practical experience in a dental office field placement and combine theory with real-world experience.
Accredited by the Commission of 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.

Career Opportunities

Community dental health
Dental supply practice
Education
General dental practice
Insurance company
Product research
Sales
Specialty dental practice

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Communication in Healthcare

Dental Radiography

Dental Assistant Business & Computer Concepts

DA Preclinic Principles & Theory

Sciences in Dentistry for Dental Assistant

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications to open (not competitive) programs are processed on a first come, first serve basis starting in November each year.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

46

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Welland, Canada

Disciplines

Dentistry View 20 other Bachelors in Dentistry 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

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

46

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent including the following required course(s):
English – any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent
Mathematics – any Grade 11 (C), (U), or (M), or equivalent
Biology – Grade 11 (C) or (U) or Grade 12 (U)
Chemistry – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U) OR
Physics – Grade 11 (U) or Grade 12 (C) or (U)

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

22560 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22560 CAD per year during 12 months.
National

9377 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9377 CAD per year during 12 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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