Dental Hygiene in St. Clair College, Canada

Dental Hygiene in St. Clair College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The practice of dental hygiene is “the assessment of teeth and adjacent tissues, treatment by preventive and therapeutic means, and the provision of restorative and orthodontic procedures and services” (DHA, 1991). Students will be prepared to provide oral health care in a variety of environments. Graduates will work within the scope of dental hygiene practice and in accordance with the regulations of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• On campus Dental Clinic offering practical experience.
• Off-site placements at various community sites and oral health promotion activities.
• Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.
• Graduates are self-regulated health care professionals who support the roles of a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) such as health promotion, education, clinical therapy, advocacy, research and administration.
• An RDH is a vital member of the oral healthcare team working with other healthcare professionals to achieve and maintain optimal oral health.
• Focus on applying the dental hygiene process of care while developing inter-professionalism, client-centred care and interpersonal communication skills.
• Graduates are eligible as a candidate for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination. Successful completion is a requirement for registration by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario to practice in the province. 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Although a dentist in private practice most often employs dental hygienists, there is a growing number of dental hygienists who are self-employed or choose careers in public health education, hospitals, research, or dental product development and promotion.

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