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. 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. Graduates of this program are eligible as a candidate for the National Dental Hygiene CertificationExamination. Successful completion is a requirement for registration by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario to practice in the province.

Graduates of this program are eligible as a candidate for the National Dental Hygiene CertificationExamination. Successful completion is a requirement for registration by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario to practice in the province. Dental hygienists are members of a self-regulated health profession. Dental hygiene practice settings include: private practice community health services hospitals teaching institutions collective living centres research the dental industry