Dental Hygiene
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Work with real clients in Canadore's Dental Clinic
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2021, 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.ndhcb.com
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
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.
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 |
CMM 125 | 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
DHP 230 | Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice I |
DHP 234 | Advanced Radiography |
DHP 231 | Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist |
DHP 232 | Pathophysiology for the DH |
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 |
BTN415 | 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
DHP 352 | Orthodontics and other Specialties |
DHP 353 | Evidence Based Decision Making |
CLT100 | Canada's First Peoples |
PSY112 | Human Development for Health Educators I |
DHP 361 | Business for the Dental Hygienist |
Semester 6
DHP 350 | Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice III |
DHP 360 | Dental Hygiene Clinical Consolidation |
DHP 365 | Professional Dental Hygiene Practice and Jurisprudence |
PSY222 | Human Development for Health Educators II |
GENED* | General Education Elective - Online (DH Sem 6) |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
Ancillary fees have been reviewed as a result of COVID-19 and alternative service and program delivery plans. For current ancillary fees details please see https://www.canadorecollege.ca/get-started/money/fees-and-expenses
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – DomesticYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $6395.7 | $1234.09 | $3110 | - | $10739.79 |
2 | $6395.7 | $1094.09 | $1610 | - | $9099.79 |
3 | $6395.7 | $1094.09 | $610 | - | $8099.79 |
2020-2021 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – InternationalYear | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $21742.8 | $1813.09 | $3110 | - | $26665.89 |
2 | $21742.8 | $1673.09 | $1610 | - | $25025.89 |
3 | $21742.8 | $1673.09 | $610 | - | $24025.89 |
What You Need
What You Need
Welcome Package with Required Documentation 2020-2021
DENTAL COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SCREENING FORM 2020
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
You will also need:
- 2 Health Care Uniforms with Short Sleeves - apx. $70.00
- Full-length White Lab Coat - apx. $25.00
- 2 Plastic Clipboards - apx. $15.00
- HCP CPR - apx. $80.00
- Standard 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
Canadore College will implement Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) in Fall 2020 to enhance students’ learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure student 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
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
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