Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Dental Hygiene

Dental hygienists are viewed as playing a key role in bridging the gap between oral and general health care. The public and community sectors include a focus on oral health services in such settings as hospitals, community centers, residential care facilities, rehabilitation facilities, assisted living environments, and services for the homebound. Dental hygienists have an important role in the participation of the assessment and diagnosis of caries, periodontal disease, oral cancer, and many other oral conditions. They are also involved in the treatment planning, implementation of preventive and therapeutic services, and the evaluation of such conditions.

Regular

Admission

high school

(less than 18 credit unit of post-secondary study from a recognized and/or

accredited

institution)

Grade 12 standing or equivalent.

English Language Arts A30 OR B30; Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30; one elective from social sciences, natural sciences, humanities or fine or performing art at the 30 level (no deficiencies allowed) or equivalents.

Minimum average of 75% on the prerequisite courses.

Regular

Admission

post-secondary (18 credit units or more of post-secondary study from a recognized and/or

accredited

institution)

Minimum average of 60% on 18 or more credit units or the cumulative weighted average from a recognized and/or accredited post-secondary institution; average calculated on all attempted courses (without breaking up an academic session) from a recognized and/or accredited post-secondary institution.

English Language Arts A30 OR B30; Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30; one elective from social sciences, natural sciences, humanities or fine or performing art at the 30 level (no deficiencies allowed) or equivalents.