About the course

The practice of dental hygiene is ?the assessment of teeth and adjacent tissues, treatment by preventive and therapeutic means, and the provision of restorative and orthodontic procedures and services? (DHA, 1991). Students will be prepared to provide oral health care in a variety of environments. Graduates will work within the scope of dental hygiene practice and in accordance with the regulations of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario. On campus Dental Clinic offering practical experience. Off-site placements at various community sites and oral health promotion activities. Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. Graduates are self-regulated health care professionals who support the roles of a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) such as health promotion, education, clinical therapy, advocacy, research and administration. An RDH is a vital member of the oral healthcare team working with other healthcare professionals to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. Focus on applying the dental hygiene process of care while developing inter-professionalism, client-centred care and interpersonal communication skills. Graduates are eligible as a candidate for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination. Successful completion is a requirement for registration by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario to practice in the province. Although a dentist in private practice most often employs dental hygienists, there is a growing number of dental hygienists who are self-employed or choose careers in public health education, hospitals, research, or dental product development and promotion.

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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$46,232

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Windsor
Fall (September), 2025	Windsor

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for St. Clair College

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus successful completion of:

　　Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U

　　Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)

　　Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)

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　　the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate or equivalent courses from the Academic and Career Entrance program.

　　Canada & USA: High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript, or equivalent.

　　British education system: General Certificate of Education showing passes in six (6) academic subjects (including English) at the Ordinary level.

　　Caribbean countries (English): High school diploma and transcript, or equivalent.

　　West Africa (Nigeria, Ghana, etc.): WAEC (or NECO) transcript with online verifying scratch card number and PIN required.

　　South Asia (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, etc.): High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript. IELTS 5.5 with no band lower than 5.0, or PTE (Pearson Test of English) Level 51, or TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 500, or internet-based test (iBT) score of 61, or computer-based test (CBT) score of 173.

　　India: High school diploma and Grade 12 transcript. IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, or PTE (Pearson Test of English) Level 51, proficiency tests must have been taken within the previous two years from the date of submitting application.

　　Other regions (English proficiency test required)

　　High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.

　　English proficiency requirement: TOEFL iBT 61, IELTS (overall band) 5.5, or PTE (Pearson Test of English) Level 51

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 78.0

　　

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