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Duration

3 years

Tuition

$51,240

  Toronto

Sep 2-Sep 2

Plus 1 other start dates

Sep 1 - Sep 3 2029

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Diploma

Year Founded

1967

Scholarships

no

The Dental Hygiene program prepares students to practice as primary oral health care providers. This three-year program focuses on developing interpersonal communication skills and professionalism while applying the dental hygiene process of care. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to function effectively within a collaborative relationship including the client, the community and other health-care providers.

What You’ll Learn

  • Practise in a professional and competent manner within the defined scope of practice and consistent with current regulations and standards of practice.
  • Evaluate clients’ oral health status using determinants of health and risk analysis to identify needs, justify treatment decisions and provide appropriate referrals to other health care professionals as required.
  • Design, implement and evaluate a range of primary, interceptive, therapeutic, preventative and ongoing oral health care services to meet the unique needs of clients.
  • Analyze oral health issues in need of advocacy, identify networks and promote actions that will support change and facilitate access to care.
  • Identify, select, implement and evaluate quality assurance standards and protocols which contribute to a safe and effective working environment.
  • Establish and maintain professional and interprofessional relationships that contribute to client care safety and positive health care outcomes.
  • Facilitate the development of specific oral health attitudes, knowledge, skills and behaviours in clients by selecting and utilizing principles of teaching and learning.
  • Develop and present a model for a DH practice that addresses relevant business principles, current legislation and standards of practice.

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Student Reviews (14)

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George Brown

Necessary support getting a job not given

Monica P Gordon

Etobicoke • June 24, 2025

Graduated From

Welding Techniques Program

Overall:

1 out of 5

Instructors:

3 stars

Curriculum:

3 stars

Job Assistance:

1 stars

I am extremely disappointed in the non-assistance given after completing this course with high marks.
In the past colleges were expected to do this since that’s why people take their courses.
Lots of money wasted. Someone should regulate ...

I am extremely disappointed in the non-assistance given after completing this course with high marks.
In the past colleges were expected to do this since that’s why people take their courses.
Lots of money wasted. Someone should regulate what courses a college can offer if they don’t make their graduates job ready

George Brown

Amazing college

Priyanka Mehta

Etobicoke • September 17, 2024

Graduated From

Machine Learning 1

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

4 stars

Curriculum:

4 stars

Job Assistance:

3 stars

Superb

Superb

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