College Certificate – Dental Assisting – Level I & II (H915)

The Dental Assisting – Level I & II program at St. Clair College prepares students for careers as chairside and intra-oral dental assistants across clinical, educational, and community healthcare environments:

• Accreditation & Certification: Fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC). Graduates are eligible for certification through the Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) and the Canadian Dental Assistants Association (CDAA).

• NDAEB Licensing Exam: Completing the program enables graduates to write the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) exam required to practice as a certified Level II Dental Assistant.

• Intra-Oral & Practical Skills: Covers 15 specialized Level II intra-oral duties, including selective coronal polishing, application of pit/fissure sealants, fluoride treatments, teeth whitening procedures, and oral hygiene instruction.

• On-Campus Clinic & External Placements: Features practical learning in St. Clair’s on-campus dental clinic combined with off-site clinical placements.

• IPAC & Infection Control: Emphasizes strict Instrument Reprocessing and Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) protocols.

• Mandatory Placement Immunizations: Clinical placement partners require full COVID-19 vaccination. Students unable to fulfill placement requirements cannot complete program requirements.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma (with prerequisites in Senior Chemistry, Biology, and Grade 12 English).

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.5

• TOEFL: 91.0

• PTE: 70.0

• Duolingo: 120

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.