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Diploma of Dental Hygiene

About the program

A two-year diploma in dental hygiene accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Dental Hygiene to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in client assessment and care planning
Radiography. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Two-year diploma with preclinical skills and instrumentation
Client assessment and care planning
Radiography
Anatomy and physiology
Periodontics
Oral pathology
Pharmacology
Local anesthesia and pain management
Dental materials
Community health and ethics. Students move from mannequins to live-client care in the college lab and clinical placements at local clinics.

High school graduation or equivalent (VIU country equivalency list) with English 12 grade C or an accepted English test
Programme prerequisites
Interviews and selection apply on each programme page.

High school graduation or equivalent; Dental Hygiene needs prerequisite university-level science courses

Review the admission requirements for this program. Check the admission requirements and the next available intake. Complete the international application through the official admissions website. Submit academic transcripts and the passport photo page. Provide English proficiency evidence and certified translations when required. Pay the application fee. Review the offer and pay the required tuition deposit. Use the admission letter to apply for the study permit.

Campus	Nanaimo
Faculty or school	Health Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	VIU publishes competitive entrance scholarships and continuing-student awards for eligible post-secondary diploma and certificate programmes; the exact award depends on the course, academic record, donor restrictions and applicant citizenship. Students are assessed only for awards they qualify for; international eligibility for a specific diploma/certificate award must be confirmed before relying on it.