Program | Dental Hygiene | Faculty | Dental Health |
Credential | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Duration | 3 years |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Dental Hygiene program prepares students to practice as primary oral health-care providers.
The 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 evaluate the care provided by delineating short-term and long-term goals and employing strategies for continued care.
The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
Grade 12 English (C or U) - A grade of 70 or higher is required.
Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) - A grade of 60 or higher is required.
Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) - A grade of 70 or higher is required.
Grade 11 Chemistry or Physics (U) or Grade 12 Chemistry or Physics (C or U) - A grade of 60 or higher is required.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
Dental hygiene practice settings include:
clinical practice
community health services
hospitals
teaching institutions
collective living centres
research
the dental industry
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/S124-2017-2018/