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Intra-Oral Dental Assistant

Fast-tracked healthcare training for high demand careers

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Accelerated
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Why Medix
Why
Medix
Accelerated
healthcare
programs
FLEXIBLE
START
DATES
Extensive
career
services
FINANCING
OPTIONS
AVAILABLE

Play a vital role in helping patients look and feel their best with our Intra-Oral Dental Assistant diploma program. You will develop the skills in dental medicine, communication and chairside support to prepare patients for appointments and assist dentists during procedures. A 150-hour externship lets you apply your skills and knowledge in a real-world work environment, gaining invaluable confidence and insight. Upon successful graduation, you will be eligible to sit for the National Dental Assistants Examining Board (NDAEB) certification examination. This certification assures prospective employers that you have met the requirements to perform your duties as an intra-oral dental assistant. Contact us today to learn more!

Throughout the program, you will learn to:

  • Assist dentists during procedures and anticipate his or her needs to efficiently deliver instruments and materials.
  • Sterilize, prepare and set up dental equipment and materials.
  • Take and process x-rays.
  • Take dental impressions of patients’ teeth for study casts.
  • Polish crowns and apply fluoride treatments.
  • Apply dental dams, pit and fissure sealants, desensitizing agents and topical anesthetics.
  • Collect and update patient health histories.
  • Educate patients on proper oral care following procedures or surgery.
  • Perform such office and administrative tasks as scheduling appointments, greeting clients, answering phones, monitoring inventory and managing billing and payment.

Explore a range of career and workplace options
Our Intra-Oral Dental Assistant diploma program prepares you to pursue a career path as an intra-oral dental assistant, dental assistant, preventative dental assistant, dental receptionist and more. Workplace environments includes dental clinics, private practices, specialized dentistry clinics, university clinics, dental supply companies and public health centres.

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Get in touch with Medix College today. We are here to answer your any questions you may have about our Intra-Oral Dental Assistant diploma program, including the enrolment process, admissions requirements, financing options and more. Reach your career goals with Medix College!

Why Choose Medix College?

Our career-focused, condensed programs
Our programs are available through in-class and hybrid learning, so you can choose the option that aligns best with your everyday lifestyle and commitments.
Pressure-free, flexible start dates
Our programs are available through in-class and hybrid learning, so you can choose the option that aligns best with your everyday lifestyle and commitments.
Ongoing support and assistance
We maintain a small instructor-to-student ratio to ensure that you get the personalized attention and support that you deserve.
Extensive employment services
Our extensive career services include resume and cover letter writing assistance, job interview preparation and help with employment searches.

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