School of Health, Human Care and Wellness

Dental Hygiene

3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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Code: 040208
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

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Code: 040208
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: College Drive Campus

Develop the knowledge, skills and judgement to become a self-regulated health professional.

Overview

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 centers
Research and teaching institutes

What You Learn

Oral anatomy
Principles of radiography
Microbiology
Periodontics
Pharmacology
Orthodontics for dental hygienists

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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 either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Curriculum

Semester 1

DHP 100	Preclinical Theory I
DHP 110	Preclinical Dental Hygiene Practice I
DHP 111	Oral Anatomy
DHP 112	Dental Hygiene Profession
DHP 113	Head and Neck Anatomy
DHP 118	Materials for Dental Hygiene Practice
DHP 115	Microbiology for Dental Hygienists
CMM 125	College Communications I
IAP 100	Anatomy and Physiology

Semester 2

DHP 120	Preclinical Dental Hygiene Practice II
DHP 121	Preclinical Theory II
DHP 125	Oral History and Embryology
DHP 124	Principles of Radiography
DHP 123	Oral Health Education
DHP 126	Professional Communication and Dental Computer Software
HUM 200	Group Dynamics
IAP 120	Anatomy and Physiology

Semester 3

DHP 230	Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice I
DHP 234	Advanced Radiography
DHP 231	Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist
DHP 232	Pathophysiology for the Dental Hygienist
DHP 237	Periodontics I
DHP 238	Advanced Clinical Materials
DHP 235	Dietary Counselling for the Dental Hygienist

Semester 4

DHP 240	Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice II
DHP 247	Periodontics II
DHP 245	Ethics for the Dental Hygienist
DHP 249	Oral Pathology
BTN 415	Scientific Literacy
DHP 241	Oral Health Care in Canada
DHP 246	Foundations of Community Practice
DHP 243	Dental Hygiene Management of Diverse Populations

Semester 5

DPH 350	Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice III
DPH 352	Orthodontics and Other Specialties
DHP 353	Evidence Based Decision Making
CLT 100	Canada's First Peoples
PSY 112	Human Development for Health Educators I

Semester 6

DHP 360	Dental Hygiene Clinical Consolidation
DHP 365	Professional Dental Hygiene Practice and Jurisprudence
DHP 361	Business for Dental Hygienist
PSY 222	Human Development for Health Educators II
GENED	General Education Elective - Online

Tuition Fees

2018-2019 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

College Drive Campus – Domestic

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$7106.34	$1154	$500	-	$8760.34
2	$7106.34	$1029	$500	-	$8635.34
3	$7016.34	$1029	$500	-	$8545.34

2018-2019 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma

College Drive Campus – International

Year	Tuition	Ancillary Fees	Material Fee	Trip Fee	Total
1	$20494.68	$1742	$500	-	$22736.68
2	$20494.68	$1617	$500	-	$22611.68
3	$20494.68	$1617	$500	-	$22611.68

What You Need - Recommended

2018-19 Welcome Package with Required Documentation

2018-19 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.

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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
Clearance Card - apx. $20.00
Equipment Kits - apx. $4500.00
Soft-sole Duty Shoes - apx. $60.00
Manual Blood Pressure Cuff - apx. $37.00
Safety Glasses with Side Shield - apx. $10.00
Red, Blue, Black and Green Pens - apx. $5.00
Basic Rescuer C with AED - apx. $120.00
Current WHMIS
Health Shots – Cost will vary

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

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.

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