London,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene in London Canada | Fanshawe College
Fanshawe College
|
London Canada
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
27,671
(c. USD19,838.97)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
21 months
Dental hygienists specialize in preventive care, offering oral health services based on scientific principles and personalized patient care. This career requires a unique combination of technical expertise and interpersonal abilities for tasks like teeth cleaning, x-rays, and oral health education. For those seeking a fulfilling profession that positively impacts health and wellbeing, the Dental Hygiene program offers an excellent pathway.
In this program, students explore subjects like anatomy, microbiology, histology, oral pathology, pharmacology, and health promotion. They gain practical experience using state-of-the-art dental manikins in simulation labs designed to replicate real dental offices. The facility also includes a sterilization center for learning proper decontamination and sterilization techniques.
As training advances, students apply their skills in a modern, fully equipped public dental clinic featuring cutting-edge digital radiography technology.
Throughout the program, students receive guidance from experienced instructors in a collaborative learning environment. The curriculum also incorporates community outreach opportunities, including oral health initiatives in daycares, schools, hospitals, and healthcare facilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Mathematics ONE OF:
- Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)
(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) WITH:
- Communications
- Core Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)
OR
Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees Ontario College Certificate*
(Note: minimum final average required is 3.0 GPA) AND:
- minimum final grade of 'C+' or 65 in the required courses stated above
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) WITH:
- The combined Language Arts - Reading AND Language Arts - Writing test results having a minimum average Standard Score of 520 AND:
- Mathematics ONE OF:
- Grade 11 Mathematics (U) or (M)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology (C) or (U)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)
(Note: minimum final grade required for each course is 65)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses and grades stated above
English Language Requirements:
TOEFL: Minimum score of 92 for the Internet-based test (iBT); IELTS: Academic test with an overall score of 7.0 with no score less than 6.5; PTE: Minimum score of 65, with test results within the last two years.
Tuition
CAD
27,671