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

Second Term

• English and Communications
• Oral Pathology and Pathophysiology
• Clinical Feedback I
• Health Promotion and Education II
• Periodontics
• Pharmacology and Health History Assessment
• Oral Histology and Embryology
• Dental Hygiene Principles II
• Clinical Practice I
• Radiographic Interpretation

Third Term

• Introduction to Psychology
• Computer Skills and Applications
• Dental Hygiene Practice Management,
• Clinical Feedback II
• Health Promotion and Education III
• Orthodontics
• Field Placements
• Dental Hygiene Principles III
• Clinical Practice II