School of Health, Human Care and Wellness
Dental Hygiene
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Work with real clients in Canadore's Dental Clinic
Overview
Develop the knowledge, skills, and judgement needed to become a self-regulated health professional. A large part of your training will include hands-on clinical practice. Students work with clients from the community on-site in Canadore’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, where they offer free dental hygiene services as they put their clinical theory into practice. Graduates are in high demand, finding employment in dental offices, hospitals, and research institutes. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
Your Future Career
- Private practice
- Community health services
- Hospitals
- Collective living centres
- Research and teaching institutes
What You Learn
- Oral anatomy
- Principles of radiography
- Microbiology
- Periodontics
- Pharmacology
- Orthodontics for dental hygienists
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U, Grade 11 or 12 Math (M), (C) or (U), (MCF 3M, MBF 3C, MCR 3U, MAP 4C, MCT 4C, MCB 4U, MGA 4U, MDM, 4U); Biology (C) or (U), (SBI 3C, SBI 3U, SBI 4U) and one of the following two (2) sciences: Chemistry: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SCH 3U, SCH 4U, SCH 4C); Physics: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SPH 3U, SPH 4U, SPH 4C)
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0, on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| DHP100 | Preclinical Theory I |
| DHP110 | Preclinical Dental Hygiene Practice I |
| DHP111 | Oral Anatomy |
| DHP112 | Dental Hygiene Profession |
| DHP113 | Head and Neck Anatomy |
| DHP118 | Materials for Dental Hygiene Practice |
| DHP115 | Microbiology for Dental Hygienists |
| CMM125 | College Communication I |
| IAP100 | Anatomy & Physiology |
Semester 2
| DHP120 | Preclinical Dental Hygiene Practice II |
| DHP121 | Preclinical Theory II |
| DHP125 | Oral Histology and Embryology |
| DHP124 | Principles of Radiography |
| DHP123 | Oral Health Education |
| DHP126 | Professional Communication and Dental Computer Software |
| HUM200 | Group Dynamics |
| IAP120 | Anatomy and Physiology |
Semester 3
| DHP230 | Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice I |
| DHP234 | Advanced Radiography |
| DHP231 | Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist |
| DHP232 | Pathophysiology for the DH |
| DHP237 | Periodontics I |
| DHP238 | Advanced Clinical Materials |
| DHP235 | Dietary Counselling for the Dental Hygienist |
Semester 4
| DHP240 | Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice II |
| DHP247 | Periodontics II |
| DHP245 | Ethics for the Dental Hygienist |
| DHP249 | Oral Pathology |
| BTN415 | Scientific Literacy |
| DHP241 | Oral Health Care in Canada |
| DHP246 | Foundations of Community Practice |
| DHP243 | Dental Hygiene Management of Diverse Populations |
Semester 5
| DHP350 | Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice III |
| DHP352 | Orthodontics and other Specialties |
| DHP353 | Evidence Based Decision Making |
| CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
| PSY112 | Human Development for Health Educators I |
Semester 6
| CLINICAL | Dental Hygiene Clinical Consolidation / Dental Hygiene Clinical Consolidation Aborad (Choose One) |
| DHP365 | Professional Dental Hygiene Practice and Jurisprudence |
| DHP361 | Business for the Dental Hygienist |
| PSY222 | Human Development for Health Educators II |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2019-2020 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6395.7 | $1046.72 - 1186.72 | $3030 | - | $10612.42 |
| 2 | $6395.7 | $911.72 - 1051.72 | $1500 | - | $8947.42 |
| 3 | $6395.7 | $911.72 - 1051.72 | $500 | - | $7947.42 |
2019-2020 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $21109.52 | $1696.72 - 1773.72 | $3030 | - | $25913.24 |
| 2 | $21109.52 | $1561.72 - 1638.72 | $1500 | - | $24248.24 |
| 3 | $21109.52 | $1561.72 - 1638.72 | $500 | - | $23248.24 |
What You Need - Recommended
What You Need - Recommended
2019-20 Welcome Package with Required Documentation
2019-20 Communicable Disease Screening Documentation
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
You will also need:
- 2 Health Care Uniforms with Short Sleeves - apx. $70.00
- Full-length White Lab Coat - apx. $25.00
- Stethoscope - apx. $100.00
- 2 Plastic Clipboards - apx. $15.00
- HCP CPR - apx. $80.00
- Basic First Aid Certification - apx. $80.00
- Health Clearance Card from Campus Health Centre - $35.00
- Soft-sole Duty Shoes - apx. $60.00
- Manual Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope - apx. $150.00
- Safety Glasses with Side Shield - apx. $10.00
- Current WHMIS
- Health Immunications– Cost will vary
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
Pathway to Canadore College Programs
- Recreation and Leisure Services – 1 year to complete
- Recreation Therapy – 1 year to complete
- Strength and Sport Conditioning – 1 year to complete
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Ontario?
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution in Canada?
Looking to continue your studies with another post-secondary institution Internationally?
Please contact the Pathways Officer if you have additional questions regarding the credit transfer process:
Micheline Demers – Pathways Officer
705.474.7600 ext 5139
Micheline.Demers@canadorecollege.ca
