Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene

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.Career OpportunitiesAlthough 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.

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 EAE4USenior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)ORThe Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate or equivalent courses from the Academic and Career Entrance program.High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.