Program Overview
The Intra-Oral Dental Assistant program at Westervelt College in Windsor, Brantford, London & Kitchener, Ontario provides training for individuals looking for a rewarding career working in an oral healthcare setting. Intra-Oral Dental Assistants help dentists during examinations and treatments. They also provide direct client care, educate clients on the importance of oral health and perform basic laboratory duties and manage client records.
Career Opportunities
Intra-Oral Dental Assistants work in a variety of dental settings including general dentistry, specialized dentistry, operative dentistry & dental sales in London, Brantford, Windsor & Kitchener, Ontario. They can have a variety of titles including:
Intra-Oral Dental AssistantDental Assistant/AdministratorDental Office AssistantPreventative Dental AssistantDental Assistant/ Receptionist
Areas of employment for Intra-Oral Dental Assistants in Southwestern Ontario are:
Dental ClinicsPrivate PracticesUniversity ClinicsDental Supply CompaniesPublic Health Centres
Admission Requirements
OSSD or equivalent successful completion of the qualifying entrance exam (available to mature students 18 years or older)Assessment interview to determine suitability for the Intra-Oral Dental Assisting program
Practicum Requirements
Completion of Westervelt College Health Form.