* Incidental Fees (Materials, Student Association etc.), Public Transportation, Books and Supplies,etc
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)
or
Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency. The minimum test scores that are acceptable are listed below (as applicable). Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program, Level 8
IELTS (Academic), 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band
TOEFL, 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band
MELAB, 80
PTE (Academic), 54, overall minimum
50 in each skill band
CAEL, 60 (overall)
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency), 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162)
*NEW Duolingo English Test, 105
Pre-placement Health Form
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (must be valid annually)
The Dental Hygiene program prepares students to practice as primary oral health-care providers.
This three-year program focuses on applying the dental hygiene process of care while developing interprofessionalism, client-centred care and interpersonal communication skills. Students have the opportunity to gain confidence in their learned skills while working with clients in our on-site WAVE Dental Clinic.
Emphasis is placed on preparing students to function effectively within a collaborative dental team that includes:
the client
the community
other health-care providers
Students and clients collaboratively evaluate care provided by delineating short-term and long-term goals and employing strategies for continued care.
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Required Courses
Courses are under review and subject to change.
SEMESTER 1
ANAT 1058, Head/Neck Anatomy for Dental Hygiene
BIOL 1024, Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 1034, Microbiology and Infection Control
DENT 1060, Dental Hygiene Principles I
DENT 1062, Clinic I: Pre-Clinic (full year course)
DENT 1126, Dental Radiography I for the Dental Hygienist
DENT 1124, Introduction to the Profession of Dental Hygiene
GNED, General Education Elective
COMM 1003, English Skills
or,
COMM1007, College English
SEMESTER 2
DENT 1061, Dental Hygiene Principles II
DENT 1062, Clinic I: Pre-Clinic (full year course)
DENT 1127, Dental Radiography II for the Dental Hygienist
DENT 1066, Dental Materials I
DENT 1093, Dental Anatomy for Dental Hygiene
DENT 1129, Oral Histology and Embryology
BIOL 1044, Anatomy and Physiology II
GSSC 1053, Collaborative Health Care in Canada
COMM 1007, College English (if required)
SEMESTER 3
DENT 1119, Dental Materials – Specialties
DENT 1069, Introduction to Periodontics
DENT 1141, Introduction to Client Care
PHAR 1010, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I
HLTH 1016, Introduction to Community Health
NUTR 1020, Nutritional Counselling for the Dental Hygienist
SEMESTER 4
DENT 2031, Oral Pathology for the Dental Hygienist
DENT 2021, Advanced Periodontics
DENT 2017, Dental Hygiene Principles III
DENT 2018, Clinic III: Client Care
DENT 2060, Introduction to Research Methods
HLTH 2040, Health Promotion
PHAR 2010, Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II
GSSC 1057, Life Span Development
SEMESTER 5
DENT 2029, Community Field Practicum
DENT 2019, Clinic IV: Advanced Client Care
DENT 2045, Ethics and Jurisprudence
DENT 2022, Orthodontics for the Dental Hygienist
DENT 2046, Dental Hygiene Practice Management
DENT 3030, Comprehensive Case Studies in Dental Hygiene
DENT 2049, Health Policy
GNED, General Education Elective
SEMESTER 6
DENT 2047, Consolidation Clinic
DENT 2050, Workplace Readiness
The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas program prepares students academically for future study in many Health Sciences programs by setting a foundation in core mathematics and science courses and providing an overview of the health-care industry.
Dental hygiene practice settings include:
clinical practice
community health services
hospitals
teaching institutions
collective living centres
research
the dental industry
Mandatory Health Insurance
$743.99 for one-year coverage (Sept-August)
$508.83 for 8 months coverage (Jan-August)
$273.29 for 4 months coverage (May-August)
