What are some benefits of being a member of the ODAA?
ODAA members take pride in their career and want to improve the profession as a whole. They believe in the value of shared resources, most importantly in a strong and respected voice in the dental industry. Your Association promotes the dental assisting profession on behalf of ALL dental assistants.
How much do dental assistants make in Ontario yearly?
ONTARIO DENTAL ASSISTANT WAGE GUIDE
| Average Wage Across All Years of Experience |
| Certified Dental Assistant (Chairside) |
$27.15 |
| Certified Dental Assistant II (Intra-oral) |
$27.25 |
| Certified Dental Receptionist |
$27.90 |
| Certified Dental Treatment Coordinator |
$30.00 |
What is the purpose of ODAA?
ODAA is committed to improve work-place safety, wages and benefits for Ontario dental assistants. Pay must be enough to ensure that workers can be self-determining. Good pay will encourage the best possible people to enter the profession.
Do dental assistants need to be certified in Ontario?
To be a practising dental assistant, students must obtain certification from the Ontario Dental Assistants Association. Once certified, graduates can work as dental assistants in clinics, public health units and dental practices.