Dental Hygiene
Description
The Dental Hygiene program prepares future dental hygienists to become leaders in the promotion of oral health. Integrating academic studies and clinical practice, the program prepares you to practice with the client and the community, providing collaborative oral 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.
Dental hygiene is a self-regulated profession and graduates must successfully complete the national board exam and registration requirements as determined by the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Ontario. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
Admission Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
AND
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)
Please note: This six-semester, advanced diploma program has September and May intakes and is a 3-1-3 delivery model. This means students complete Semesters 1 through 3, then they have one semester off before completing semesters 4 through 6.
SEMESTER 1
Orofacial Anatomy I (ANTY 1508)
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 1502)
Introduction to Dental Materials (DENT 1517)
Dental Hygiene Practice I (DHPR 1506)
Dental Hygiene Theory I (DHTH 1505)
Microbiology & Infection Control (MICR 1511)
Professional Communications (PCDH 1500)
Introduction to The Profession Of Dental Hygiene (PDH 1500)
Radiography Theory 1 (RAD 1500)
SEMESTER 2
Orofacial Anatomy II (ANTY 2508)
Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 2502)
Dental Hygiene Practice II (DHPR 2506)
Dental Hygiene Theory II (DHTH 2505)
FNMI Elective (FNMI 0000)
Histology & Embryology (HIST 2512)
Preventive Dental Hygiene (PREV 2500)
Radiography Theory II (RAD 2502)
Radiography Practice (RAD 2503)
SEMESTER 3
Advanced Dental Materials (DENT 3517)
Dental Hygiene Practice III (DHPR 3506)
Dental Hygiene Theory III (DHTH 3505)
General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
Health Care In Canada (HCIC 3500)
Human Pathophysiology (HPTH 3502)
Periodontics (PERI 3510)
Pharmacology (PHAR 3501)
SEMESTER 4
Community Health (DENT 4512)
Dental Hygiene Practice IV (DHPR 4506)
Dental Hygiene Clinic Theory and Advanced Periodontal Concepts (DHTH 4505)
Nutrition (NUTR 4511)
Oral Pathology (PATH 4510)
Populations & Diversity (PODI 4500)
Statistics and Research Methods (STAT 1501)
SEMESTER 5
Business Principles Regulated Health Prof (BUPR 5501)
Advanced Clinic Practice (DHPR 5506)
Clinic Theory V (DHTH 5505)
Evidence Informed Practice (EVBP 5500)
General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
Health Policy/Advocacy (HPAV 5512)
Dental Hygiene In Orthodontics (ORTH 5510)
SEMESTER 6
Clinical Case Presentations (CASE 6505)
Dental Hygiene Administration and Software (DHAD 6501)
Consolidation Of Clinical Practice (DHPR 6506)
Health Promotion and Community Experience (HPRO 6512)
Interprofessional Practice (INPR 6500)
Professional Practice & Jurisprudence (JUPR 6510)
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Dental hygiene is a self-regulated profession and graduates must successfully complete the national board exam and registration requirements as determined by the College of Registered Dental Hygienists of Ontario. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
Admission Requirements:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
AND
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)
Please note: This six-semester, advanced diploma program has September and May intakes and is a 3-1-3 delivery model. This means students complete Semesters 1 through 3, then they have one semester off before completing semesters 4 through 6.
SEMESTER 1
Orofacial Anatomy I (ANTY 1508)
Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 1502)
Introduction to Dental Materials (DENT 1517)
Dental Hygiene Practice I (DHPR 1506)
Dental Hygiene Theory I (DHTH 1505)
Microbiology & Infection Control (MICR 1511)
Professional Communications (PCDH 1500)
Introduction to The Profession Of Dental Hygiene (PDH 1500)
Radiography Theory 1 (RAD 1500)
SEMESTER 2
Orofacial Anatomy II (ANTY 2508)
Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 2502)
Dental Hygiene Practice II (DHPR 2506)
Dental Hygiene Theory II (DHTH 2505)
FNMI Elective (FNMI 0000)
Histology & Embryology (HIST 2512)
Preventive Dental Hygiene (PREV 2500)
Radiography Theory II (RAD 2502)
Radiography Practice (RAD 2503)
SEMESTER 3
Advanced Dental Materials (DENT 3517)
Dental Hygiene Practice III (DHPR 3506)
Dental Hygiene Theory III (DHTH 3505)
General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
Health Care In Canada (HCIC 3500)
Human Pathophysiology (HPTH 3502)
Periodontics (PERI 3510)
Pharmacology (PHAR 3501)
SEMESTER 4
Community Health (DENT 4512)
Dental Hygiene Practice IV (DHPR 4506)
Dental Hygiene Clinic Theory and Advanced Periodontal Concepts (DHTH 4505)
Nutrition (NUTR 4511)
Oral Pathology (PATH 4510)
Populations & Diversity (PODI 4500)
Statistics and Research Methods (STAT 1501)
SEMESTER 5
Business Principles Regulated Health Prof (BUPR 5501)
Advanced Clinic Practice (DHPR 5506)
Clinic Theory V (DHTH 5505)
Evidence Informed Practice (EVBP 5500)
General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
Health Policy/Advocacy (HPAV 5512)
Dental Hygiene In Orthodontics (ORTH 5510)
SEMESTER 6
Clinical Case Presentations (CASE 6505)
Dental Hygiene Administration and Software (DHAD 6501)
Consolidation Of Clinical Practice (DHPR 6506)
Health Promotion and Community Experience (HPRO 6512)
Interprofessional Practice (INPR 6500)
Professional Practice & Jurisprudence (JUPR 6510)
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Durham College
- Program type: Diplôme-avancé
- Language: English
- Program Code: DENT
- Delivery Method: Apprentissage mixte/hybride
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.