Strengthen Your Dental Team with Willis College

Build a Skilled and Reliable Dental Team

Willis College offers a specialized framework for dental clinics to address workforce shortages and enhance internal operational capacity. Our integrated approach focuses on three primary pillars:

• Upskilling existing clinical staff
• Hosting practicum students
• Recruiting industry-ready graduates

Willis College offers specialized programs to support your dental clinic’s success:

Ontario

• Dental Assistant Level I & II Program: Train or hire Level I & II Dental Assistants to support chairside procedures and patient care.
• Dental Radiography (HARP Approved) Program: Ensure your team meets radiography certification requirements to operate X-ray equipment safely and effectively.

Nova Scotia

• Dental Assisting Program: Train or hire Level I & II Dental Assistants to support chairside procedures and patient care.

Upskill Your Existing Staff

Clinics can enhance their internal service offerings by transitioning current office or chairside staff into certified Level I and II Dental Assistants. This pathway allows employees to maintain their professional commitments while completing their credentials.

• Flexible Hybrid Learning – Employees can train while continuing to work.
• Hands-On Training in Your Clinic – Gain extra support as they learn.
• Funding Opportunities – Training may be more affordable than you think with external funding options for eligible clinics and employees.
• Lifelong Learning Program – Graduates can return to Willis College to refresh their skills for free.

Clinical Practicum Partnerships

Willis College invites established dental practices to serve as host sites for students enrolled in our Dental Assisting program. Unlike traditional models with brief end-of-term placements, our students are integrated into clinical environments early in their studies.

• Consistent Support: Students dedicate two days (10 hours) per week to workplace skills development throughout the duration of the program.

• Operational Integration: Host clinics benefit from a consistent student presence, allowing the student to become acclimated to the specific workflows and protocols of the practice.

• Supervised Excellence: All clinical hours are monitored by Willis College to ensure students meet the rigorous standards required for provincial certification.

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Hire Job-Ready Graduates

For practices seeking immediate staffing solutions, Willis College provides access to a pipeline of qualified candidates. Our graduates possess a comprehensive foundation in:

• Core Sciences: Anatomy, physiology, and dental microbiology.

• Clinical Proficiency: Infection control, medical emergency management, and restorative dentistry assisting.

• Administrative Competence: Proficiency in dental management software, insurance processing, and patient record management. Hire an organized, patient-focused administrator trained specifically for dental office operations.

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Funding Support for Dental Clinics

Investing in employee training doesn’t have to be a financial burden. Funding opportunities are available to help offset costs:

• Canada Job Grant – Covers up to 100% of tuition for eligible employees (varies by province).
• ODAA Bursary – Financial support for Ontario-based Dental Assistant students.
• Nova Scotia Student Assistance – Provides loans and grants for eligible students in accredited programs.
• Skills Development Program – Covers up to 80% of tuition costs for workforce training, with applicants required to be Nova Scotia residents at the time of application.

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Let’s Strengthen Your Team Together

Whether your objective is to upskill your current team, host clinical placements, or recruit qualified graduates, Willis College is committed to supporting your clinic’s long-term growth and success.

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