Dental Assisting (levels I & Ii) (dena) in Cambrian College, Canada

Dental Assisting (levels I & Ii) (dena) in Cambrian College

Get the skills to launch a career as a Dental Assistant in just one year. In Cambrian's program, you won't just be learning, you'll be doing – and lots of it! You'll start by practicing your skills on mannequins and your classmates in the College's dental clinic. Once you've gained some practical experience, you'll treat real patients in the clinic before completing a placement in a dental office.

You will have an opportunity to use your new knowledge and gain valuable practical experience in our clinic and in community settings. Practical experiences offer the opportunity to work with dental hygienists, dentists, and other health care professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment. Clinics and some classroom experiences may include evening scheduling.

Program Highlights

• 1 year – 3 semesters

• Blended and online courses
• 70 hours of clinical placement
• Community rotation in long term care facility
• Public Health rotation
• Specialty office rotation 
• Graduates are eligible to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) examination to become certified as an Intra-oral Dental Assistant with the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA)
• Continuous hands-on experience through work in the College's dental clinic where you'll provide services to clients such as:
  • Dental examinations
  • Whitening
  • Oral hygiene instruction
  • X-rays
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Pit and fissure sealants
  • Athletic mouth guards

Fieldwork/Placement

Students must complete the in-office practicum as outlined in the program's third semester. Students must be prepared to cover the costs incurred in their 2 weeks clinical placement whether in town or out of town.

4D Learning Opportunities

Walk for a Smile – Each year, Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene students raise money and collect dental health products to help support free access to oral health services.

Vietnam adventure – In March 2012, students and professors from the Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs trekked through remote mountain villages in Sapa, Vietnam, to bring oral health education and supplies to children and families. The group visited homes, schools, and an orphanage, handing out thousands of toothbrushes, teaching children how to use them through hands-on demonstrations and songs. The group was recognized by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) for their outstanding efforts in oral health promotion.

Accreditation

Cambrian's Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).

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