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Graduate as a Dental Office Administrator (DOA) in 30 weeks!

As a Dental Office Administrator, your skills and efforts help to keep a healthcare environment running smoothly.

Dental Office Administrators (DOAs) help ensure that a dental office functions efficiently while providing a professional, friendly point of communication for patients. You will ensure that the office runs smoothly so the dental staff can focus on patient care and dental treatment.

In a typical day, you may schedule appointments, answer phones and emails, update patient records, communicate with medical insurance providers, and more. If you’re interested in a rewarding career in the dental field and enjoy working with and helping others, a career as a Dental Office Administrator could be a great fit for you.

Invaluable DOA Skills

The Dental Office Administration Diploma program provides valuable knowledge and current practical experience that will prepare you to perform competently, safely and effectively once entering the profession.

Students of this program are given the opportunity to learn a variety of necessary dental office administration skills, such as dental office fundamentals, basic computer applications, bookkeeping, appointment scheduling, health protocols, dental anatomy, and office finance. During the Dental Office Administration program, you will learn:

Dental Law and Ethics

Dental Office Systems

Oral Anatomy and Physiology

Health Protocols

First Aid and CPR

WHMIS

Get Certified and Become More Employable

Graduates of the Dental Office Administration program are eligible to write the Certified Dental Receptionist (CDR) board examination, as approved by the Ontario Dental Assistant Association (ODAA). Becoming certified shows that you meet the ODAA’s professional standards, which employers look for. Gaining this certification proves that you are capable and competent, and it can open employment opportunities to you.

Real-World Experience – Professional Field Placement

As a student in this program, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge of daily operations and process of a dental practice to a real dental office environment. The three-week field placement takes place in various dental practices (general or speciality office). You’ll enhance your skills, make industry connections, and feel more confident pursuing your career.

Dental Office Administrator annual salary*

$39,520

Median Annual Salary*

90%

Employment Rate*

Graduates hired by dental offices, group medical practices, and dental care facilities
Practical, hands-on training during your 3-week field placement
Advance into a Healthcare Administrator, Dental Billing Specialist and much more!

*Employment Rate based on 2022 contactable Oxford College graduates employed in a related field within 12 months.
*https://www.jobbank.gc.ca
Salary source for dental receptionists in Ontario with lowest 10% earning $34,424 to the highest 10% of workers earning $54,080.

Flexible Program Options

Wish to start a new career but have conflicting priorities? Don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place. At Oxford College, we offer flexible class schedules including Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Weekend sessions. We also offer flexible learning options (Online, Hybrid and In-person) for many of our programs.
For more information about Oxford College’s flexible program options, inquire today!

Countless Career Opportunities

You can be employed by dental offices, group medical practices, and dental care facilities. Whether you choose to work in a small dental practice or a large dental healthcare facility, you’ll have the skills to make a positive impact.
Upon completion of the program, you may find employment as:

Dental Office Administrator
Dental Office Manager
Dental Receptionist
Patient Care Coordinator

Program details

The Dental Office Administration program will teach you the administrative skills and clinical knowledge needed to work effectively in a dental practice. You’ll also get ample hands-on experience off-site with a dental partner, so you’ll be ready to work upon graduation.

The Dental Office Administration certificate program will equip you with the office administrative skills and clinical knowledge necessary to work effectively in a dental practice.
You will study dental office procedures such as: