Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists

(NOC 3222)
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Requirement

To be a dental hygienist or dental therapist, you need to complete a one- to three-year college program or approved training.

To be a dental hygienist, you need a one- to three-year college or university program or another approved program in dental hygiene recognized by the governing board within your province or territory.

You must obtain a licence in the province/territory where you'll work.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or community college diploma, and almost 3 in 10 have an undergraduate university degree.

Degrees Associated with This Career

Certificate
Diploma
Post-diploma

Useful Experience/Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork
Business procedures
Interpersonal skills

Useful Secondary School Subjects

Chemistry
Biology
English
Computer-related courses
Math

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Dental Hygiene Diploma; Advanced
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Modified on January 26, 2022