Dental Hygiene

South Campus - Windsor (H847)

Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma

September

Max Massad
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4742
mmassad@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

• Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
• Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)
• Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

IMPORTANT NOTE - This is an OVERSUBSCRIBED program. Important information about how applicants are ranked for entry into this program can be found here.

The Dental Hygiene program has been updated to meet the new clinical-to-practice standards of the profession. Note that this is now a three (3) year program.

Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (HOAE) testing may be required. Details will be provided to applicants.

PRE-ADMISSION TEST
All applicants will be required to write a pre-admission test. The test consists of English comprehension, spatial relations, natural science, math and spelling in multiple choice format. Information on dates and location will be mailed out upon receipt of application to the College. Cost of test is $50.00(subject to change).

SELECTION PROCEDURE
A score is determined for each applicant derived from the pre-admission test score and from required subjects for admission. Scores are then ranked by highest score and selections made for the available positions (30) and places on the waiting list.

PROGRAM GOALS
The practice of dental hygiene is “the assessment of teeth and adjacent tissues and treatment by preventive and therapeutic means, and the provision of restorative and orthodontic procedures and services” (DHA, 1991). As accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada students will be prepared to provide oral health care in a variety of environments. Graduates will work within the scope of dental hygiene practice and in accordance with the regulations of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario.

This program targets students who have good interpersonal and communication skills. Manual dexterity is important. They should also have good vision (with or without corrective lenses) and be willing to travel to community sites.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• On campus Dental Clinic offering practical experience with community groups
• Off site placement in long term care centres

DEGREE COMPLETION
Degree completion with the University of Detroit, Mercy for a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Although dental hygienists are most often employed by a dentist in private practice, a growing number choose careers in public health education, hospitals, research, dental product development and promotion or specialty services.

CLINICAL PLACEMENT
Employers who provide our clinical placement settings require a clear POLICE RECORD CHECK for criminal offences with vulnerable sector screening before accepting a student into the clinical setting. The record check MUST be obtained by the student and at the student's expense. If you are unable to obtain this police clearance by the first week of your first semester and the first week of each semester thereafter you will be unable to attend clinical placement which would result in you not meeting the requirements for graduation eligibility.

Accepted students must provide proof of a current First Aid and CPR “C” certificate prior to the start of the program.

In the event of a shortage of placements or internship sites, you may be required to perform your placement or internship duties on off hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Accepted applicants must submit proof of a satisfactory medical examination including a Mantoux skin test (tuberculosis) and Hepatitis B immunization prior to entry into the program.

Please be advised that lack of documented immunizations may result in the restriction of clinical placement and therefore may delay and/or prevent completion of the prescribed program.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: H847

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$15,310.26*
$600 - $800

* Includes $3,000 Kit fee

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.