Programs

The Dental Assisting program provides education leading to a career as a Certified Dental Assistant (Levels I and II). Students develop the skills, technical knowledge and clinical experience necessary to work in a professional, ethical and collaborative manner in a variety of settings.

The Dental Hygiene program prepares students to practice as primary oral health-care providers. The program focuses on developing interpersonal communication skills and professionalism while applying the dental hygiene process of care. Emphasis is placed on preparing the students to function effectively within a collaborative relationship including the client, the community and other health-care providers.

Students in the Dental Technology program will learn the specialized skills of a Dental Technologist. You'll learn how to design and fabricate various oral devices that have been prescribed to a patient by a regulated dental practitioners (often a dentist). Devices include appliances like full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, bridges, implant-related restorations, orthodontic appliances and other specialty items. This program is unique in Ontario.

Students in the Denturism program are educated within the guidelines of the Denturist’s scope of practice. This includes assessment, treatment planning, design, fabrication and maintenance of various dental prostheses and oral devices.

Restorative Dental Hygiene is a two-semester Graduate Certificate program designed for experienced registered dental hygienists. Students will learn how to perform restorative procedures and preventive measures.