This one-year Ontario College Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. Students are prepared to practise in a professional, ethical and collaborative manner in a variety of dental practice settings. Students develop expertise in clinical chairside and laboratory skills, intra-oral care, radiography, oral health education and promotion, business administration and maintenance of the dental environment. Students enhance their knowledge and skills through the provision of client care in Algonquin College`s onsite dental clinic and participation in a two-week placement in a private dental office.

Upon successful completion of the NDAEB examination, graduates may find employment as dental assistants in general and specialty practices, community health settings, dental sales and dental supply companies.