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Durham College

Dental Hygiene

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School:

Durham College

Faculty:

Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)

Degree:

Diploma; University Transfer; Advanced

Field of Study:

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist

Description:

Specializing in preventive oral health, dental hygienists work collaboratively with other health professionals to provide client-centred care. Equipped with knowledge of current standards of practice, ethical principles, and a dedication to oral health, you will give your clients another reason to smile. The Dental Hygiene program integrates academic studies and clinical practice to prepare you to practice with the client and the community, providing collaborative health care in a variety of settings. The dental hygiene process of care is foundational to the clinical experience, emphasizing the acquisition of critical thinking skills while fostering a client-centred approach and upholding the most current standards of practice and ethical principles.

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Dental Hygiene at Durham College

Length:

3 Year(s)

Cost per year:*

Careers:

Prerequisites:*	These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school. Grade12 English Biology Chemistry Mathematics Admission requirements are as follows: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status, Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 60 per cent average), Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U), Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U), Grade 11 or 12 mathematics (C, M or U). A selective admission test is also required. For more information please review the additional applicant requirements.

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

Grade12 English
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics

Admission requirements are as follows: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status, Grade 12 English (C or U) (minimum 60 per cent average), Grade 11 or 12 biology (C, M or U), Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C, M or U), Grade 11 or 12 mathematics (C, M or U).

A selective admission test is also required. For more information please review the additional applicant requirements.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on January 16, 2023

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