Fanshawe College

Dental Hygiene

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Program Information

School:Fanshawe College
Faculty:School of Health Sciences
Degree:Diploma; University Transfer; Advanced
Field of Study:Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Description:If being a vital part of a dynamic and important health care team intrigues you and you want a career that is in demand, Fanshawe's Dental Hygiene program will jump-start your journey toward professional success. You'll learn the dynamic skills needed to clean teeth, take x-rays, and promote oral health. You'll study anatomy, microbiology, histology, oral pathology, pharmacology, and health promotion. As well, you'll work alongside your professors in a supportive mentoring environment designed to help you succeed. Hands-on clinical experience is provided in a student dental clinic. You'll also complete community placements and participate in oral health promotion activities at daycare, public school, hospitals, and health care settings. This program utilizes simulation learning.
URL:Dental Hygiene at Fanshawe College
Course Based:Yes
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $16,955
Careers:Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade11 Mathematics 
  •  Grade11 Biology 
  •  Grade11 Chemistry 
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
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 5.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 550] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79]

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on March 07, 2023