Duration:         42 Weeks, Monday to Friday

Schedules may vary due to clinic, practicum and or specialized training.
Breaks will follow the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board calendar.

Format:           Lecture / Clinical / Practicum
Included:        H.A.R.P / Uniforms / Instrument Kit
Placement:     Students will participate in a mandatory

                       placement within the program.

Program Description

The objective of this program is to deliver the highest quality Dental Assistant education. The graduate will be able to perform the functions that are most frequently practiced by the clinical dental assistant at a professional and proficient skill level. In order to successfully pursue a career as a Dental Assistant, the student needs to be friendly, outgoing, enjoy working with people, and be comfortable caring for an individual's needs. The student should also be empathetic, yet able to be objective and understand the clinical and medical aspects of dental patient treatment.

As a qualified dental assistant, the student will be required to work closely with the dentist, charting, preparing and mixing materials, providing nutritional and preventive dental counseling, and taking x-rays. The H.A.R.P. recognized training component permits the student to operate radiographic equipment and is an important element of the program. This is learned through practical instruction on mannequins on site. 

This program also includes an Intra-oral component, which will develop proficiency in a number of direct client care procedures.

Earning a diploma in this course will qualify the graduate for the National Dental Assistant Board Examination. This designation is required to perform intra-oral dental skills in the Province of Ontario.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of our program will seek positions as clinical chair side dental assistants, and Level II intra-oral assistants in private practices and dental clinics. Graduates may explore positions as office administrators and treatment coordinators in general practice and specialty dental offices. Further opportunities may include public health departments, dental clinics, hospitals, and dental office supply and equipment sales.

Maxwell College of Advanced Technology is "Registered and approved as a private career college under the Private Career College Act."

Program Requirements

Applicants who wish to enroll in any program at Maxwell College of Advanced Technology are required to submit and/or complete the following:

1.     Transcript.

2.     Diploma, or equivalent.

3.     Birth Certificate.

4.     Social Insurance Card.

5.     Photo ID:  Valid Driver's License, BYID (LCBO Card),

        or Native Band Card.

6.     Completed Application for Admission.

Admissions Requirements

Note: Maxwell College of Advanced Technology is an adult friendly learning environment. If you have concerns with regard to the requirements, please contact us and we will be pleased to assist you.

1.     Ontario Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent, or

        mature student status.

2.     Pre-admission assessment in English, which includes

        reading and math comprehension.

3.     Basic Computer Literacy.

4.     Grade 12 English or equivalent.

5.     Communication Skills - require basic reading, writing,

        and comprehension skills.

6.     Immunization card must be up to date and include

        records of a 2-Step TB test, as well as a hepatitis B

        immunization.

7.     General level credits in Biology and Chemistry

        are helpful.

8.     Criminal Record Check.

9.     Level-C CPR / First Aid Training.

Additional Information

Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio of previous accomplishments, employment, volunteer experience and educational background, for example: courses, seminars, and recreational experience. The applicant should also include a letter explaining why Dental Assisting is their career of choice, and a reference letter from someone other than a family member.

Personal Qualities

1.     Excellent communication abilities.

2.     Demonstrated manual dexterity.

3.     Organizational skills.

4.     Willing team member.

5.     Decisive thinker.

Health Requirements

1.     Accepted students must submit proof of a satisfactory

        medical examination, which includes confirmation that

        Tuberculosis tests and Hepatitis B immunizations have

        been started prior to entering the program.

2.     Good vision (with or without corrective lenses).

3.     Students must have satisfactory dental health.

Dress Code Policy

Dental Assisting Students, while in class, will be required to:

1.     Wear the college assigned uniform that must fit properly

        and be neat and clean at all times.

2.     Maintain a hairstyle that is away from the face and off of

        the forehead.

3.     Maintain well manicure natural nails with no nail polish

        or rings.

4.     Wear shoes in class with closed toe, closed heal.

5.     No jewelry, including visible body piercing jewelry.