Dental Hygiene

You may enroll in a Continuing Education course at Canadore College if you are 19 years of age or older or if you have earned an Ontario Secondary School Diploma/Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent.

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U.

Gr 11 or 12 Math (M) (C) or (U), Gr 11 or 12 Biology (C) or (U), and one of the following two (2) sciences: Chemistry: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U); Physics: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U)

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Semester 1

CMM125	College Communication I
DHP100	Preclinical Theory I
DHP110	Preclinical Dental Hygiene Practice I
DHP111	Oral Anatomy
DHP112	Dental Hygiene Profession
DHP113	Head and Neck Anatomy
DHP115	Microbiology for Dental Hygienists
DHP118	Materials for Dental Hygiene Practice
IAP100	Anatomy & Physiology l

Semester 2

DHP120	Preclinical Dental Hygiene Practice II
DHP121	Preclinical Theory II
DHP123	Oral Health Education
DHP124	Principles of Radiography
DHP125	Oral Histology and Embryology
DHP126	Professional Communication and Dental Computer Software
HUM200	Group Dynamics
IAP120	Anatomy and Physiology ll

Semester 3

DHP230	Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice I
DHP231	Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
DHP232	Pathophysiology for the Dental Hygienist
DHP234	Advanced Radiography
DHP235	Dietary Counselling for the Dental Hygienist
DHP237	Periodontics I
DHP238	Advanced Clinical Materials

Semester 4

BTN415	Scientific Literacy
DHP240	Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice II
DHP241	Oral Health Care in Canada
DHP243	Dental Hygiene Care for Diverse Populations
DHP245	Ethics for the Dental Hygienist
DHP246	Foundations of Community Practice
DHP247	Periodontics II
DHP249	Oral Pathology

Semester 5

CLT100	First Peoples of Canada
DHP350	Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice III
DHP352	Orthodontics and other Specialties
DHP353	Evidence Based Decision Making
PSY112	Human Development for Health Educators I

Semester 6

DHP360 / DHP370	Dental Hygiene Clinical Consolidation / Dental Hygiene Clinical Consolidation Abroad
DHP361	Business for the Dental Hygienist
DHP365	Professional Dental Hygiene Practice and Jurisprudence
GENED	General Education Elective- Online (DH Sem 6)
PSY222	Human Development for Health Educators II

2023-24 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

2023-24 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:

Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.

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Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

• View Semester 1 Booklist

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Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

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You will also need:

• CPR (HCP/BLS level)- $80
• Standard First Aid Certification-$80
• Health Immunizations (See Communicable Disease Screening documents)- cost will vary
• Campus Health Centre Health Clearance Card- $35
• Clinical attire (details to be discussed in first week) - approximately $250
• Manual Blood Pressure Cuff and Stethoscope- $150

*Costs are approximate and additional clinical items may be required as policies and procedures are reviewed with students in September

Complete prior to September start up:

• CPR (HCP/BLS level) - valid for 1 year $80
• Standard First Aid Certification - valid for 3 years $80
• Health Immunizations (See Communicable Disease Screening documents) - cost will vary
• Campus Health Centre Health Clearance Card - $35

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Clinical Placement Documentation

Canadore College has partnered with Synergy Gateway to collect and verify documentation needed for your clinical placements. Click here to find out more information.

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC)

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.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

View course outlines

There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.

Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school,  continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!

Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!

Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.