About the course

Confederation College?s three year advanced Dental Hygiene diploma program provides students with all the knowledge and hands-on experience they need to succeed in this challenging health care discipline.

　　Professional dental hygienists have five primary responsibilities: clinical therapy (cleaning teeth), health promotion, education, administration and research. Generally, dental hygienists may work in private practice or independently providing client-centred care. Oral health promotion and disease prevention are their main focus.

　　Students will learn in the state-of-the-art classrooms and labs. Coursework includes topics such as microbiology for dental hygienists, principles in dental hygiene, preventive oral health promotion, research methods, health policy and advocacy and evidence-based practice.

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　　Students get hands-on experience at placements in long-term care facilities, schools and dental offices

　　Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC)

　　Graduates of the program will be able to take the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board Examination (NDHCB)

　　After successful completion of the NDHCB, graduates are eligible for registration with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: CA$59,394

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Thunder Bay
Fall (September), 2025	Thunder Bay

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology

A high school/senior secondary diploma with a grade 12 biology credit and grade 12 chemistry credit with a minimum passing mark of 70, or equivalent

　　Original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable

　　Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band lower than 6.0 with the speaking band at 6.5

　　TOEFL iBT - 88

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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