COMMISSION ON DENTAL ACCREDITATION OF CANADA

Students interested in becoming a dental assistant should research any dental assistant education program prior to enrolling. Is the school accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada? You can find out for yourself by following this link.... CDAC

Talk to your dentist; does she/he hire graduates from the program you are investigating? Do you know any current dental assistants? How do they feel about their education?

Ask the program about their national board examination results. All programs receive a comprehensive report regarding the examination results of their students.