Dental Hygiene

The Dental Hygiene program prepares you to become a dental hygienist committed to advancing oral health and community service. Dental Hygiene is a health profession involving theory and evidence-based practice that draw on biomedical, social, and behavioural sciences, as well as the body of dental hygiene knowledge. Dental hygienists are responsible for health promotion, education, clinical therapy, research, and administration. The practice of dental hygiene involves collaboration with clients, dentists, dental assistants, other health professionals, and society. The Dental Hygiene program accepts applications from international students. Prospective international students should determine certification requirements in the country of their intended practice.  All applicants should be aware that owing to the small number of places available each year, the program is very competitive for entry.