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Cert in Dental Assisting (Levels I And II)

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Cert in Dental Assisting (Levels I And II) is a certificate in Dentistry programme offered by Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 16,777 per year (CAD 4,064 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate

Field: Dentistry

Duration: 2 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 4,064 / year

International tuition: CAD 16,777 / year

Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

If you have an interest in helping others in an oral health care setting and becoming a valued member of a dental team in your community, this may be the profession for you. Students will acquire knowledge, skills and training in the professional behavior necessary to work as a Level II dental assistant, providing education and care in a variety of dental settings. Clinic practice and field placements give students experiential learning opportunities so they can embark on their careers with skills and confidence.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma or Mature Student Status, plus English at Grade 12 (C or U) at 60 per cent or better, together with biology and chemistry each taken at Grade 11 or 12 (C, M or U).

Application Details

Start Date: Three intakes a year - September, January and May. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026, 11 January 2027 and 3 May 2027.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry, 1 October 2026 for January 2027 entry and 1 February 2027 for May 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start, 1 October for a January start and 1 February for a May start. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,000

Programs: 150

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Dental Assisting (Levels I And II) award?

Durham College awards a Certificate in the field of Dentistry on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Dental Assisting (Levels I And II) take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in Dental Assisting (Levels I And II) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 16,777 per year (CAD 4,064 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Dental Assisting (Levels I And II) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Durham College.

What language is Cert in Dental Assisting (Levels I And II) taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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