About Dental Assisting Program (levels I And Ii) in George Brown College

The Dental Assisting Levels I and II program will prepare students to become valued collaborative members of the oral health care team. Students will have an opportunity to develop competencies related to clinical assisting, oral health education and business administration consistent with national and provincial standards. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Maintain client and personal safety in the practice environment.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive client profile by using a variety of data collection methods in collaboration with the client and other health professionals and in compliance with privacy legislation.
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive plan for oral health services and programs in collaboration with the client and other health professionals.
• Provide oral health services and programs, as identified in the comprehensive plan and as permitted within the scope of practice.
• Contribute to the evaluation and reporting of appropriate aspects of the oral health services and program by using a variety of sources including the client profile
• Act in a professional and competent manner.
• Maintain client records and manage office procedures in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations.

YOUR CAREER

Graduates of this program are eligible to take the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) examination. (Note: Additional fees apply.) Upon successful completion of the exam, candidates are eligible to apply for certification with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association to work as a Level II Dental Assistant in Ontario. Visit the Ontario Dental Assistants Association website for additional information about how to become certified as a Level II Dental Assistant in Ontario.

GRADUATES FIND EMPLOYMENT IN:

• general and specialty private dental practices
• public health units
• hospital dental clinics
• dental industry
• armed forces
• insurance companies

FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS

Certified Dental Assistants (Level I and II) may apply to the George Brown College Continuing Education department to expand their skills with a certificate in:

• Dental Office Skills
• Dental Treatment Co-ordinator

Academic qualification equivalents

• Two- or three-year Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :         6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
• TOEFL        :        80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band
• PTE             :         54, overall minimum 50 in each skill band

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George Brown College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Tuition fees for some of the popular programs offered by George Brown College are mentioned below

Residence Fees

Although rents may vary depending on quality and location, most rents listed by the Housing Service are within the following ranges:

Meal Plans

The college provide three types of meal plan options its students, the details of which are mentioned below: