Dental Hygiene

Our primary purpose is to provide quality education to all Dental Hygiene students while recognizing and respecting the dignity of each individual. To fulfill this purpose, we are committed to providing this education by promoting scholarly activity in Dental Hygiene theory and practice. We are committed to contributing to the oral health needs of the community by providing high quality care in a cost efficient manner. We promote the educational growth and development of each individual through lifelong learning.

This program is unique in the Greater Ottawa Area!

Mission of the Dental Hygiene Program

Our mission is to provide quality education to dental hygiene students through dental hygiene theory and practice, comprehensive oral health care to the community and to promote individual growth and development through life-long learning.

Dental Hygiene

This program develops scientific and general education, professional and clinical skills to enable graduates to provide comprehensive, client-centred Dental Hygiene care using the Dental Hygiene process of care, which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Student learning is enhanced by their clinical experience in the CNIH Dental Hygiene Clinic.

Students participate in dental health education related to community groups outside the Institute.

Our Curriculum

Dental Hygiene Curriculum

First Term

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Radiography and Lab
  • Health Promotion and Education I
  • Microbiology and Infection Control
  • Dental Anatomy and Terminology
  • Dental Materials and Lab
  • Dental Hygiene Principles I
  • Preclinical Practice

Second Term

Third Term


Latest News

CDAC Accredited Program
Canadian National Institute of Health Inc. has received Accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. more...

CNIH 2008 Fall Graduation
The convocation gala was celebrated on Tuesday September 16th, 2008 at Ben Franklin Place , Council Chambers. The evening proved to be very special. Graduates were presented their diploma by CNIH program coordinator Nanette Feil Megill at the podium. Professional photographers were on hand to capture the moment. Congratulations to all the graduates for all their patience and hard work they have accomplished throughout 18 months. more...

January 2007 - In January 2007 CNIH welcomed the opportunity to host The Office of the Chief Dental Officer of Health Canada at our facilities. more...

 

Canadian National
Institute of Health Inc.

2650 Queensview Drive,
Suite 160
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada K2B 8H6

613.726.2644
1(866) 726.2644
613.726.3366

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CNIH Dental Hygiene program has been approved
by the Ministry of Training Colleges & Universities.

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