Dental Office Administration
Post Secondary

Dental Office Administration

One Year | Ontario College Certificate
Program Code 0151
Welland Campus

I would recommend this program to students who are looking for a change and are serious about their future with a dental team.

Elizabeth Heaton-Clayton, Dental Office Administration graduate



Career Opportunities

This program blends business and health to prepare you for dental office administration or related positions. Earn your certificate and find your niche on a health care team.

Graduates find employment as:

  • Receptionists
  • Office administrators in small dental practices (and, with experience, dental practices of any size)
  • Customer service representatives in dental or insurance companies
  • Clerical staff in dental public health departments
  • Receptionists in other health-related settings, such as chiropractor's or optometrist's offices

The NC Difference

  • Field placements integrate theory and practice
  • Students receive up to 140 hours of hands-on experience in local dental offices
  • Simulated dental office environment in the on-site dental clinic provides an introduction to the office setting
  • Program enjoys excellent reputation among community employers
  • Graduates are eligible to write the certification examination for dental receptionist offered through the Ontario Dental Assistants Association

Testimonials and Profiles

"Graduating from Dental Office Administration and being recently enrolled in Dental Hygiene has given me knowledge and understanding about two very important aspects of the dental team. Dental Office Administration has given me a great foundation of dental knowledge that has been invaluable for furthering my education in Dental Hygiene."

Marianne Spyksma, graduate

"I find that students from the program come to our office very well prepared to meet the challenges and demands of a busy office environment. The level of skill and professionalism demonstrated by each student quickly makes each of them a valuable member of our dental team. We miss them when their field placement is over."

Karen Cuffe, Dental Office Manager, Dr. J. Hendrick,
Dr. J. Takacs, Dr. G. Agriopoulas

"Enrolling in the Dental Office Administration program was without a doubt the best professional decision I've made. Not only did I expand my existing business skills, I Iearned valuable new skills that I use daily. Since graduating, I have received many job offers and I am currently employed at a periodontist's office. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who is interested in an education in the dental field."

Jordanna Cardinale, graduate


Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, including the following required courses:
  • English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.

Recommended Courses and/or Recommended Skills (Not Required for Admission):

  • Mathematics - any Grade 11 (C) or (M).
  • Computer and Information Science - Grade 11 (M).
  • Introduction to Accounting - Grade 11 (E).
  • Information Technology Applications in Business - Grade 11 (O).

Selection and Ranking Process:

  • For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the highest senior level final grade available at the time of ranking. Mid-term grades are not used for ranking purposes.
  • Testing or other supplemental evaluation may be required.

Note:

  • Secondary School grades from co-op courses and half credit courses are not considered.

Transportation:

  • Students are responsible for their own transportation in order to complete field placement requirements. Niagara College cannot guarantee placements that are readily accessible by public transportation. Students are responsible for all costs connected with such transportation.

Educational Pathways

Niagara College has articulated agreements providing students with degree completion and credit transfer opportunities with many other colleges and universities.

General Information
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Tours

For more information please contact the InfoCentre.

Welland: 905-735-2211, ext. 7559
NOTL: 905-641-2252, ext. 4208

We look forward to meeting you!

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Program Information

Term One
ADMN1204Professionalism and Dental Office Ethics1
CAPL1199Computer Applications3
DENT1111Dental Science for Office Administrators4
DENT1189Dental Office Environment I5
COMM1110Communications for Office Administration3
PSYC1102Communicating in Relationships3
MATH1107Mathematics3
PRAC1210Field Placement I - Dental Office Administration1
Term Two
CAPD1230Dental Office Software Applications2
DENT1217Philosophy of Preventive Dentistry2
DENT1289Dental Office Environment II4
COMM1201Writing for the Dental Workplace3
PRAC1310Field Placement II - Dental Office Administration3

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