Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene students participate in internal and external internships in various settings such as the Collège Boréal student dental hygiene clinic, Francophone community health centers, long-term care facilities and the public health service. Upon Graduation, students can provide high quality primary health care with confidence and professionalism within the health team.

Students acquire skills in assessing the client’s oral health status and in interpreting clinical results. The objective is to develop, in collaboration with the client, a plan of care corresponding to the needs of each person. Subsequently, the student provides educational, preventive, and therapeutic interventions.

It is essential to be able to communicate in French and in English, orally and in writing, in the context of clinical rotations. Some of the health science honors textbooks are only available in English.

Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

What You’ll Learn

• Apply regulations and current standards to practice professionally, ensuring competence and client safety within the defined scope of practice.
• Assess oral health status through health determinants and risk analysis to identify treatment needs and make appropriate referrals to other healthcare providers.
• Design and implement individualized oral health care plans, including preventive, therapeutic, and ongoing services.
• Advocate for oral health issues by identifying needs, promoting networks, and facilitating access to care for underserved populations.
• Establish quality assurance protocols and standards to ensure a safe, effective clinical environment.
• Foster professional relationships within interdisciplinary teams to enhance client safety and improve health outcomes.