Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) Ontario College Certificate
ObjectivesThe program prepares graduates for the proficient application of knowledge in a variety of areas such as clinical chair-side and intra-oral, laboratory, radiography administration, and health education and promotion skills. The clinical experience within Confederation College and the field placements is supported by the background provided through academic studies.
Academic titleDental Assisting (Levels I and II) Ontario College Certificate
Course descriptionFirst Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 117 Communication Strategies 3
DE 120 Microbiology 3
DE 121 Anatomy and Physiology 3
DE 130 Restorative Practice Laboratory 6
DE 131 Dental Radiography Theory 3
DE 132 Orofacial Anatomy 3
DE 133 Dental Materials 3
DE 134 Laboratory Skills and Techniques 3 Total 27
Second Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
DA 220 Dental Office Procedures 3
DE 233 Clinical Skills and Techniques 3
DE 231 Intra-Oral Laboratory Practice 6
DE 230 Comprehensive Dental Care 3
DE 221 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
DE 232 Field Placement 3
DE 223 Medical Interventions 3
General Elective 3 Total 27
Third Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
DE 330 Level ll Clinical Practice 3
DE 331 Comprehensive Dental Care ll 2
DE 332 Clinical Consolidation 2 Total 7