Develop the knowledge, skills and judgment required to become a self-regulated health professional. A large part of your training will involve hands-on clinical practice. You'll have the opportunity to apply your clinical theory by working with real clients at Canadore’s Dental Hygiene Clinic, which offers free dental hygiene services to the community. Graduates are in high demand, finding employment in dental offices, hospitals and research institutes. This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada and prepares you for practice in Ontario.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 525] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 60] or DuoLingo or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 55] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5]

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. View current English Language Proficiency Requirements(pdf).

Mandatory Non-Academic Requirements for Placement:

Work-Integrated Learning (also called Placement, Field Placement, Practicum, Clinical Placement, etc.) provides students with rich and meaningful experiences wherein they have the opportunity to apply and extend the learning they gain from the classroom in real-word contexts. View placement requirements here.