Dental Assistant Training in London

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.