ObjectivesDental Hygiene is a health care discipline involving both theory and practice. The practice of dental hygiene can generally be defined as a collaborative relationship in which the dental hygienist works with the client and society in general, to achieve and maintain optimal oral health as an integral part of well-being. The dental hygiene practitioner develops and implements health promotion, and preventive and therapeutic interventions in a variety of settings. The professional role of a dental hygienist is multi-faceted involving five primary responsibilities: clinical therapy, health promotion, education, administration and research. Upon successful completion of the Dental Hygiene Program and the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination, graduates will receive a certificate of registration from the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario as a Dental Hygienist.
Academic titleDental Hygiene Ontario College Diploma
Course descriptionFirst Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
DH 109 Histology and Embryology 3
DH 110 Microbiology for the Hygienist 3
DH 111 Dental and Orofacial Anatomy 3
DH 114 Anatomy and Physiology 3
DH 132 Principles of Dental Hygiene I 6
DH 134 Radiology Theory 3
CS 117 Communication Strategies 3 Total 24
Second Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
PY 169 Interpersonal Communications 3
DH 230 Dental Materials 3
DH 231 Fundamentals of Oral Disease Prevention 3
DH 232 Principles of Dental Hygiene II 3
DH 233 Dental Hygiene Clinic I 3
DH 237 Clinical Techniques Lab 3
DH 235 Dental Specialties 3
DH 236 Pharmacology 3 Total 24
Third Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
CS 217 Communications for Health Professionals 3
DH 320 Periodontology 3
DH 326 Oral Pathology 3
DH 331 Professions, Ideology and Change 3
DH 332 Process of Care Applications 3
DH 333 Dental Hygiene Clinic II 9 Total 24
Fourth Semester
Course Number / Title Credits
DH 330 Wellness-Issues and Controversies 3
DH 430 Community Health Promotion 3
DH 431 Special Needs Client Care 3
DH 432 Case Presentation 3
DH 433 Dental Clinic III 12
PY 299 Developmental Psychology 3 Total 27