Ontario College Advanced Diploma | 6 semesters | Barrydowne Campus
Train to be an integral member of oral health care teams in private practices, public health units, long-term care facilities, mobile dental practices, and industry. You will have tons of opportunities for hands-on practical learning on manikins, your classmates, and clients from Sudbury in the College's on-campus Dental Clinic. You will also be involved in health promotion initiatives that will look impressive on your resume.
Program Highlights
Please note: Students may not switch between the traditional (September) intake and the continuous (January) intake.
- 3 years - 6 semesters (September)
- 2 years - 6 semesters (January - continuous delivery through the summer semesters)
- Community placements
- Continuous hands-on experience through work in the College's dental clinic where you'll provide dental hygiene services to paying client such as:
- Oral health assessments
- Scaling
- Stain removal
- Whitening
- Oral health education
- Dental X-rays
- Fluoride treatments
- Pit and fissure sealants
- Athletic mouth guards
- Referrals
Fieldwork/Placement
Initially, you will learn clinical/laboratory skills on manikins followed by practice sessions where you can perform these learned skills on a partner. You must be prepared to be a client in these practice sessions. You will then proceed to treatment of clients from the public at the College's on-site dental clinic as well as rotation experiences in community health settings. You must be prepared to cover the costs incurred as part of your placement experiences. Clinics and some classroom experiences may also include evening scheduling.
4D Learning Opportunites
Costa Rica health care mission – In 2015, a group of Dental Hygiene and Nursing students provided health care services in two communities in Costa Rica.
Accreditation
Cambrian's Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada (CDAC).
Registration to Practice
As of January 1, 2022, the Federation of Dental Hygiene Regulators of Canada (FDHRC) and the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board (NDHCB) have joined together creating the organization FDHRC. To practice as a Dental Hygienist, you must pass a National Written Examination and, when successfully completed, graduates can register with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO), which is a requirement to practice in Ontario. Graduates who pass the written exam are also eligible to register to practice dental hygiene in other provinces (please note that each province holds separate licensing exams and requirements to practice). It is the responsibility of the graduate to pursue certification and registration and to cover any associated costs.
Limited Enrolment
Please note that possession of the requirements does not guarantee admission. If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available in the program, the College reserves the right to select from among those applicants. All students applying by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Preference will be given to Ontario residents. Please see the Limited Enrolment F.A.Q.'s on our website under "How to Apply" for further details.
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Admission Requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C), (U), or (M)
- Any grade 11 (U) or (C) or grade 12 biology (U)
- Any grade 11 (U) or grade 12 chemistry (C) or (U)
Please note: A minimum of 60% is required in each prerequisite courses
Recommended:
- Computer competency in relevant software
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Additional Requirements
Criminal Record check (Vulnerable Sector Screening) as required for placements. (Please note: a criminal record is a serious impediment for the completion of program requirements. Many employer and placement agencies insist on a clear record.)
The following are required prior to the start of classes:
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate, Health Care Provider level
- Current Standard First Aid Certificate
- Immunizations: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Poliomyelitis, Varicella (immunization or history of infection confirmed by MD)
- Covid 19 full vaccination required
- Appropriate TB test
- Flu vaccination (when distributed mid- to late fall)
- Proof of WHMIS training
- AODA training
- Health & Safety Awareness training
- Respiratory Mask Fitting N95 - 1870 models
Additional Information
Students must be prepared to cover the costs incurred in the clinical experience.
The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. The curriculum is enhanced on an ongoing basis in order to ensure that the course content continues to meet the National accreditation standards. The Cambrian College Dental Health Program takes primary responsibility for the client pool within the Cambrian College Dental Clinic to provide sufficient varied experiences that allow students to develop competency. Students will have access to the client pool.
Due to the nature of this program, it is highly recommended that the learner have good manual dexterity and good oral and written communication skills.
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Program Delivery
2023-2024
This program will be delivered in the following terms:
Winter Term Start
- SEMESTER 1 Winter 2024
- SEMESTER 2 Spring 2024
- SEMESTER 3 Fall 2024
- SEMESTER 4 Winter 2025
- SEMESTER 5 Spring 2025
- SEMESTER 6 Fall 2025
2024-2025
This program will be delivered in the following terms:
Fall Term Start
- SEMESTER 1 Fall 2024
- SEMESTER 2 Winter 2025
- SEMESTER 3 Fall 2025
- SEMESTER 4 Winter 2026
- SEMESTER 5 Fall 2026
- SEMESTER 6 Winter 2027
Winter Term Start
- SEMESTER 1 Winter 2025
- SEMESTER 2 Spring 2025
- SEMESTER 3 Fall 2025
- SEMESTER 4 Winter 2026
- SEMESTER 5 Spring 2026
- SEMESTER 6 Fall 2026
For specific term start/end dates and other key dates/deadlines, please see the Academic Schedule on our website.
Program of Study for 2024-25 Academic Year
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1107 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| ENG 1121 | Research & Writing/Health Sciences | 3 |
| DEN 1060 | Oral Histology | 3 |
| DEN 1103 | Orofacial Anatomy | 3 |
| DEN 1106 | Dental Hygiene Practice I | 6 |
| DEN 1107 | Dental Hygiene Theory I | 3 |
| DEN 1405 | Microbiology and Immunology | 3 |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIO 1207 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| DEN 1061 | Dental Hygiene Theory II | 3 |
| DEN 1062 | Professional Communication and Technology | 2 |
| DEN 1112 | Dental Radiography | 4 |
| DEN 1128 | Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene | 8 |
| DEN 1311 | Oral Health Promotion | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 26 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| DEN 1063 | Diverse Populations | 3 |
| DEN 1064 | Evidence based Practice | 3 |
| DEN 1114 | Dental Hygiene Theory III | 3 |
| DEN 1115 | Intro Clinical Dental Hygiene | 6 |
| DEN 1117 | Human Pathophysiology | 3 |
| DEN 1118 | Periodontics | 3 |
| DEN 1121 | Nutrition in Health Promotion | 3 |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| DEN 1065 | Community Health | 3 |
| DEN 1122 | Dental Hygiene Theory IV | 3 |
| DEN 1123 | Intermediate Dental Hygiene | 6 |
| DEN 1127 | Individuals with Special Needs | 3 |
| DEN 1129 | Oral Pathology | 3 |
| DEN 1140 | Pharmacology in Dental Hygiene | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| DEN 1066 | Health Care in Canada | 3 |
| DEN 1130 | Dental Hygiene Theory V | 3 |
| DEN 1131 | Adv Clinical Dental Hygiene | 9 |
| DEN 1232 | Health Promotion and Community | 3 |
| DEN 2436 | Orthodontics Theory Practice | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 24 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| DEN 1135 | Dental Hygiene Theory VI | 3 |
| DEN 1139 | Prof Practice Jurisprudence | 3 |
| DEN 1146 | Clinical Consolidation | 9 |
| DEN 1147 | Community Inter-professnl Care | 2 |
| DEN 1148 | Business and Practice Mngmt | 3 |
| One General Education course. 1 | 3 | |
| Credits | 23 | |
| Total Credits | 142 | |
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Fees
Tuition and Ancillary Fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books & Supplies
The cost of books and supplies for Year 1 are under review. This is the best information available at the time of publishing to the website and is subject to change.
Graduate Options
Employment Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for employment opportunities in:
- General and specialized dental practices
- Independent dental hygiene practices
- Public health dental hygiene practices (including home care, long-term care, or community clinics)
- Military
- Education
- Research
- Industry (sales/marketing of dental products/equipment)
- Insurance Companies
- Product development and distribution
College/University Degree Opportunities
Graduates from this program may continue their studies at college/university and may receive credit for their prior College education.
Refer to College/University Agreements for further information.
Please note: Cambrian College strives to ensure the accuracy of the information on this website. Please note that the academic curriculum is continually reviewed and revised to ensure that Cambrian's programs and courses remain relevant. The College reserves the right to cancel or make changes to any course or program, fee, procedure, or campus location at any time.