About the Dental Assistant – Level 1 & 2 Diploma Program

A career in dental assisting combines clinical skill, patient care, and teamwork in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Dental assistants play a critical role in supporting dentists during procedures, preparing treatment areas, managing instruments, and helping patients feel comfortable and informed throughout their visit.

The Dental Assistant Diploma – Level 1 & 2 Program prepares you with the clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional confidence needed to work in a dental office setting. You’ll learn key competencies including chairside assisting, dental procedures, infection prevention and control, radiography, patient communication, and dental office administration.

Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and real-world clinical experience, you’ll develop the practical skills needed to assist in a wide range of dental treatments and support the day-to-day operations of a dental practice. By graduation, you’ll be ready to contribute as a valued member of a dental healthcare team.

Course Overview

The Dental Assistant Diploma – Level 1 & 2 Program focuses on building the practical, hands-on skills required in a modern dental practice. Working with experienced instructors, you’ll learn how to support clinical procedures, prepare treatment areas, manage instruments, and assist in delivering safe, efficient patient care.

Training emphasizes real-world application, giving you the opportunity to build confidence while working with standard dental equipment and practicing core dental assisting procedures. You’ll also develop the professionalism, communication, and organizational skills needed to effectively support both patients and dental teams in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The curriculum blends theory with hands-on training and aligns with NDAEB standards, while the specific Radiology module meets HARP requirements, ensuring you are fully prepared for industry expectations upon graduation.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status

• Completed Vulnerable Sector Screening waiver (VSS).

Placement Requirements

• Trillium College Immunization Report; completed and signed by a medical professional.

• Submission of a clear Police Check (CPIC) report with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

A Curriculum that Transforms

The Dental Assistant Diploma – Level 1 & 2 Program is designed to build the clinical, technical, and professional skills required in a modern dental practice. Through a combination of theory and hands-on training, you’ll develop the confidence to support procedures, work with dental equipment, and contribute to patient care.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

HARP and NDAEB Training

The program is approved and recognized by the National Dental Assisting Examination Board (NDAEB). Throughout your training, you’ll gain the knowledge and practical experience needed to safely perform radiography and support clinical procedures in accordance with industry standards. A dental assisting placement provides real-world experience, allowing you to apply your skills in a professional setting and build confidence before entering the workforce. The Radiology module meets the requirements for the Healing Arts Radiation Protection (HARP) certification.

Why Study To Become a Dental Assistant at Trillium College?

Gain real-world experience in a dental office environment, working alongside dental professionals and supporting patient care. The Dental Assistant – Level 1 & 2 Diploma Program combines guided online learning with in-person labs and a professional placement, allowing you to develop practical skills in operative dentistry, radiography, infection prevention and control, and patient care.

Throughout your program, you’ll be supported by experienced instructors, Academic Managers, and dedicated student support teams who guide you from enrollment through graduation and beyond.

With a focus on hands-on training and real-world application, you’ll graduate with the knowledge, clinical experience, and confidence to contribute as a valued member of a dental healthcare team.