Student Experience
What to Expect
The Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) program at Algonquin College prepares you to practice in a professional, ethical and collaborative manner in a variety of settings. Integrating theory and knowledge, you gain expertise in radiography, laboratory skills, oral health education and promotion, business administration, and maintenance of the practice environment.
Success Stories and Testimonials
“I chose the DA program because I have a passion for the dental field and I wanted to build on my background in dental studies. This program offers well rounded curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on clinical experience, which was exactly what I was looking for. This program stood out based on a combination of knowledgeable and supportive instructors, hands on clinical experience, and comprehensive curriculum. Instructors are always ready to guide us, this makes the learning journey smoother and more enjoyable. The practical opportunities to apply our theory knowledge in real-world settings have been invaluable in building my confidence and skills.”
-Mustafa, Student, Dental Assisting (Levels I and II)
Work Integrated Learning
The program culminates in on-site provision of chairside and intraoral client care. You consolidate your learning with a field placement in a dental practice located within the jurisdiction of Algonquin College.
Graduates must successfully complete the National Dental Assisting Examination to be eligible to practice Level II skills in Ontario. Graduates are eligible to apply for certification with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association.
Industry Connections
“We greatly appreciate Algonq
uin College for consistently providing us with well-prepared, enthusiastic and skilled Dental Assistant students for their placements. Their training and professionalism are a testament to the excellent education your institution offers. It’s always a pleasure to mentor such talented and hard working individuals. Thank you for your trust in us to help shape the next generation of dental excellence!”
– Dr. Farifteh Haeri, Dentist, Bells Corners Family Dentistry
Read Dr. Farifteh Haeri’s full story
” I hire Algonquin College graduates for their excellent educational background, superior skills, excellent patient rapport, pleasant personalities and confidence. Algonquin College graduates are always excellently prepared when they enter the workforce. They are confident, ready and eager to enter the field.
They seem to always be fun to be around and the fact I have multiple employees who came from the program already know each other and mesh well with the team right away. Also, their similar educational backgrounds mean we have a stable foundation from which we add as they learn our clinic’s unique methods. All the graduates are wonderful people. Love my AC grads!
-Dr John Chu, Dentist, Southpointe Dental