Dental Hygiene
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Work with real clients in Canadore's Dental Hygiene Clinic
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2024: College Drive – North Bay
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
Note:Graduates of this program are eligible to write the National Dental Hygiene Certification examination. For more information visit www.fdhrc.ca
Looking to access our Dental Clinic? Learn more here
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Curriculum
Curriculum
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
| DHP240 | Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice II |
| DHP241 | Oral Health Care in Canada |
| DHP242 | Introduction to Research and Evidence-Informed Practice |
| 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 People of Canada |
| DHP350 | Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice III |
| DHP352 | Orthodontics and other Specialties |
| DHP353 | Evidence-Informed Practice |
| PSY112 | Human Development for Health Educators I |
Semester 6
| DHP360 | Dental Hygiene Clinical Consolidation |
| 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 |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2024-25 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $6395.7 | $1362.5 | $3134 | - | $10892.2 |
| 2 | $6395.7 | $1200.5 | $1634 | - | $9230.2 |
| 3 | $6395.7 | $1200.5 | $334 | - | $7930.2 |
2024-25 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26418.9 | $1942.5 | $3134 | - | $31495.4 |
| 2 | $26418.9 | $1780.5 | $1634 | - | $29833.4 |
| 3 | $26418.9 | $1780.5 | $334 | - | $28533.4 |
What You Need
What You Need
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.
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
View the Fall 2024 Semester 1 Booklist
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
You will also need:
- 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
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC)
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
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.
