Confederation College’s Dental Assisting (Levels I and II) certificate program will provide students with the knowledge and hands-on practical skills they need to work in a dental office. As a dental assistant, students will become a vital member of the oral health team who works in a collaborative, professional and ethical manner. The one-year certificate program prepares students for a variety of related tasks such as clinical chair-side assistant; laboratory, radiography, and/or administration; and health education and promotion. Courses cover many topics such as microbiology, dental radiography theory, orofacial anatomy, dental materials, dental office procedures and medical interventions.

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