Loyalist College launches one-year Dental Office Administration program to strengthen regional health care supports

Belleville, ON, Nov. 21, 2024 – Loyalist College is excited to introduce its new Dental Office Administration program, a one-year Ontario College Certificate designed to prepare students for key roles in managing dental office operations and supporting exceptional patient care. The program will welcome its first class in Fall 2025, providing students with specialized training for a rewarding career in the health care field.

Students in the Dental Office Administration program will gain the skills and professionalism required to effectively oversee essential systems, software and communications that keep a dental office running smoothly. The curriculum blends classroom learning with hands-on application, equipping students with expertise in information management, scheduling, financial record maintenance, and the interpersonal skills critical to supporting both patients and dental professionals.

“As Loyalist College trains the next generation of health care providers, it is equally essential to prepare the professionals who support the seamless delivery of these services,” says Dr. Amanda Baskwill, Senior Vice-President, Academic and Chief Learning Officer at Loyalist College. “Dental office administrators are the backbone of efficient dental practices, acting as the bridge between patients and dental health professionals. Students will develop the versatile skills needed to succeed in a fast-paced dental office, enabling dental teams to deliver quality treatment and ensuring patients receive coordinated, compassionate care.”

Mark Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of Loyalist College, emphasizes the college’s commitment to developing programs that directly address the evolving needs of the region. “With the demand for health care services on the rise, it’s critical to have skilled professionals who ensure patient care is accessible and organized,” he says. “Oral health is integral to overall wellness, and this program will equip students to support patient-centred operations in dental offices, enabling them to make a positive impact on the quality and responsiveness of local health services.”

Learn more about Loyalist’s Dental Office Administration program.

About Loyalist College

Loyalist College is built upon the lands governed by the Dish with One Spoon wampum agreement. We affirm and thank the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabeg and Huron-Wendat nations for their continued caretaking of the land. At Loyalist, we empower our students with wraparound support services and hands-on training to succeed on any path they choose. Our academic programs are responsive and innovative, designed to solve pressing social and economic challenges and meet the evolving needs of our regional industry and community partners. Our graduates enter the workforce equipped with the knowledge they need to be better global citizens, and with future-focused skills to lead change in their fields. With a presence in Belleville, Bancroft, Port Hope, Tyendinaga and Toronto, we believe our institutional responsibility extends beyond the classroom to seeing the big picture for the communities we serve. Our expertise in applied research and deep connections to local industry support economic development, to the benefit of businesses, entrepreneurs, changemakers and innovators. Our commitment to decolonization, and the pursuit of a more inclusive, equitable world, means we hold ourselves accountable to the diverse perspectives, cultures and experiences that shape our communities.

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Contact: 

Hannah Brown           
Director of Marketing and Communications 
hbrown@loyalistcollege.com