| Province | Ontario |
|---|---|
| Colleges | Oxford College of Arts Business and Technology |
| Program Categories | Dental |
| Program Duration | 18 Months |
| Program Intakes | Every Month |
| Class Type | Hybrid |
| Funding | OSAP, Second Career, Scholarship |
Become Qualified in Dental Hygiene
Oxford College is a leading post-secondary health care institution that offers this program. Our dedicated faculty will provide you with unparalleled hands-on training. You will benefit from our state-of-the-art learning facilities and a supportive mentoring environment.
Dental Hygiene is regulated under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, and the Dental Hygiene Act, 1991. This program prepared you to become a primary health care professional that provides client-centered care in a wide range of practice environments. You will learn the theoretical and practical skills needed to achieve professional success as a vital member of a healthcare team.
This program prepares you to provide client-centered care in a wide range of practice environments. You?ll learn the theoretical and practical skills needed to achieve professional success as a vital member of a healthcare team.
During the Dental Hygiene program, you?ll learn how to:
Conduct an initial dental assessment and provide client-centered dental hygiene care
Instruct patients regarding oral hygiene procedures
Prevention and treatment of gingival/periodontal disease
Scaling and root planing (cleaning teeth)
Take dental impressions for the fabrication of mouthguards and whitening trays
Apply sealants
Remove stains
Apply fluoride treatment
Take and process X-rays (digital)
