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Benefit from many professional placement opportunities. This valuable hands-on experience will get you noticed by professionals in the field.
Program information
Program description
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Barrie |
| Winter 2026 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
- Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
- Check the Bring Your Own Device requirements for this program.
- You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.
Work-integrated learning
- This program includes field placement and clinical placement components. Gain practical, hands-on work experience in your field, including learning opportunities under the supervision of a registered or licensed professional.
- Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.
What are the admission requirements for the Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) program?
admission requirements
What career paths can I take in dental assisting?
Your Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) certificate gives you many career opportunities
Graduates of this program are qualified to assume positions as dental assistants, capable of working interdependently and collaboratively with oral healthcare professionals in a variety of oral health settings. Employment opportunities may be found in general and specialty dental practices, public health, and industry settings.
What courses are included in the Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) certificate program?
Course overview
12 Program Courses
1 Communications Course
1 General Education Course
3 Clinical Placements
1 Field Placement
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) program outline.
- BIOL 1014 – The Essential Body
- DENT 1027 – Orofacial Anatomy
- DENT 1060 – Dental Radiography
- DENT 1067 – Dental Assisting Practice 1
- DENT 1068 – Dental Assisting Sciences 1
- DENT 1069 – Dental Assisting Lab/Clinic 1
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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