Intra Oral Level I & II Dental Assistant Diploma
Launch your dental assistant career with expert training, hands-on practice, and the skills to thrive in a trusted healthcare profession.
Your Future as an Intra Oral Dental Assistant
As an IODA, you'll be at the heart of patient care, preparing treatment rooms, supporting dentists chairside, processing X-rays, and ensuring clinical spaces are safe and sterile. With hands-on training and expert guidance, you'll graduate ready to work in private practices, specialty clinics, or hospital settings – confident, capable, and career-ready.
What You Need to Know in 30 Seconds
The Intra Oral Level I & II Dental Assistant Diploma at Anderson College is a 51-week, on-campus program that blends theoretical learning with hands-on practice in our state-of-the-art dental clinic lab and includes a 4-week practicum with potential employers plus structured placements totalling 100+ chairside hours. The program is recognized by the National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) — graduates are eligible to take dental assistant certification exams.
The curriculum covers dental terminology, bio-dental sciences, dental materials and safety, microbiology and disease prevention, patient preparation and chairside support, instrument sterilization and setup, diagnostic records and radiography, preventative care and oral hygiene instruction, oral pathology and pharmacology, medical and dental emergency response, dental lab materials and procedures, clinical dental specialties, and practice management foundations. Students also build patient-care communication, confidentiality, and workplace ethics.
Graduates receive an Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) student membership, backed by Anderson's 140+ year commitment to student success. Career services — resume building, interview preparation, and job-fair access — are available for life. Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify; our Admissions team is happy to walk through the options.
- Program Length
- 51 Weeks + 4-Week Practicum
- Delivery
- On Campus, Full-Time
- Recognition
- NDAEB Recognized; ODAA Student Membership
- Funding
- Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify
- Career Services
- Lifetime, for all alumni
Why This Program Stands Out
Program Excellence:
National Dental Assisting Examining Board (NDAEB) recognized – graduates eligible to take dental assistant certification exams.
Real-World Skills:
Master technologies and tools used in today’s dental clinics.
Fast-Track Training:
Career-ready in just 51 weeks, including practicum.
In-Demand Focus:
Prep for careers in dental offices, specialty clinics, hospital settings.
IODA Grad Support:
Receive an Ontario Dental Assistants Association (ODAA) student membership.
What To Expect
- 01
51-week, on-campus program, including a 4-week practicum with potential employers.
- 02
Blend of theoretical learning with hands-on training in our state-of-the-art dental clinic lab.
- 03
Gain confidence and master industry skills to enter, or grow, in this high-demand profession.
What You'll Learn
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Ask Your Admissions Advisor About Financial Aid
Financial Assistance may be available to those who qualify
Admissions Readiness Hub
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; OR be at least 18 years of age and pass the Wonderlic Test (a Superintendent approved qualifying test)
Career Outlook
Graduates are qualified to work in roles such as:
- Chairside Dental Assistant
- Pediatric Dental Assistant
- Preventive Dental Assistant
- Sterilization Technician (Dental Clinic)
- Orthodontic Dental Assistant
- Dental Office Admin (Clinical Support)
- Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
- Community Dental Program Assistant
- Patient Care Coordinator (Dental Practice)
- Specialty Clinic Assistant (Endodontics/Periodontics)
According to Job Bank Canada, the demand for dental assistants is considered "good” across Ontario and Canada, driven by population growth, increased awareness of oral health, and expanding dental practices requiring certified support staff.
Where you can apply your IODA skillset:
- General dental offices - chairside support, patient prep, sterilization
- Specialty clinics - orthodontic, surgical, pediatric dental care
- Community health programs - outreach, school screenings, preventive care
- Dental surgery centres - surgical assistance, recovery support
- Labs and sterilization units - infection control, instrument processing
- Corporate or education settings - dental product training, admin roles
Career pathway & pay (Ontario)
This program prepares graduates for roles classified under NOC 33100 (Dental assistants and dental laboratory assistants). Median wage: $26.00/hour — Job Bank (Ontario), 2025.
Employment outlook: Good (2025-2027) — Job Bank, Ontario.
How We Prepare You for Success
IODA program delivered in small-sized classes, by instructors with industry expertise, offering real-world insight.
Hands-on training to apply skills and gain experience – in a simulated dental clinic and 4-week practicum with potential employers.
Anderson is student-centred and has been a partner to over 150,000 students, over 140 years.
Career services team empowers you – resume build, interview prep, job fair connect - to stand out to employers - for life!
Alumni network access – from job leads to career growth though networking with Anderson grads and leading professionals.
Is a career as an Intra Oral Dental Assistant right for you?
This three-minute online quiz reveals your strengths, communication style, and ideal career paths in healthcare. Get your personalized results now and discover whether pursuing a dental assistant course in Ontario is the best path for you.
Take the Dental Professional Career Discovery QuizFunding your Intra Oral Level I & II Dental Assistant Program
Multiple financial-aid pathways — from government loans and bursaries to interest-free college financing. Pick the path that matches how you'd like to fund your studies.
Tuition Fees: For the most current and detailed information on program-specific fees, please contact our Admissions team directly; we'll be happy to discuss the details with you.
Financial Aid: We aim to make the financial part of this process as easy to navigate as possible. We're here to help and are happy to support as you survey your options.
Better Jobs Ontario (formerly Second Career) may fund your Intra-Oral Dental Assistant training — tuition, books and living costs for eligible applicants. Check if you qualify →
For detailed information or to discuss your eligibility for financial support, please reach out to our Admissions team.
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Still Have Questions?
This clinical dental assistant diploma program is delivered in person, giving you the essential hands-on dental training Ontario employers expect. You'll work directly with dental tools and equipment in a simulated clinic environment and gain real-world experience through a 4-week practicum.
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Faculty
Experienced, industry-expert instructors who bring real-world experience to the classroom.
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Ready to launch your career as an Intra Oral Dental Assistant?
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