Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene
Students from St. Clair College will be prepared to provide oral health care in a variety of environments. Dental Hygiene graduates will work within the scope of dental hygiene practice and in accordance with the regulations of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario.
Duration
3 years
Starting Date
September
Tuition Fee
TBA
Location
Windsor, Canada
Program Highlights
- On campus Dental Clinic offering practical experience.
- Off-site placements at various community sites and oral health promotion activities.
- Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
- Graduates are self-regulated health care professionals who support the roles of a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) such as health promotion, education, clinical therapy, advocacy, research and administration.
- An RDH is a vital member of the oral healthcare team working with other healthcare professionals to achieve and maintain optimal oral health.
- Focus on applying the dental hygiene process of care while developing inter-professionalism, client-centred care and interpersonal communication skills.
- Graduates are eligible as a candidate for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination.
- Successful completion is a requirement for registration by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario to practice in the province.
Career Opportunities
Although a dentist in private practice most often employs dental hygienists, there is a growing number of dental hygienists who are self-employed or choose careers in public health education, hospitals, research, or dental product development and promotion.
Courses Included
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Orofacial Anatomy
- General and Oral Microbiology
- Dental Radiography
- Preclinical Theory