Dental Hygiene

University of British Columbia

Canada, Vancouver

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University of British Columbia

Canada , Vancouver

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 125

Campuses

Vancouver

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines15-May-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 80,259 / year

Next Intake 15-May-2023

Dental Hygiene

About

You can study intense specialization in a single field.

The Dental Hygiene program prepares you to become a dental hygienist committed to advancing oral health and community service. Dental Hygiene is a health profession involving theory and evidence-based practice that draw on biomedical, social, and behavioural sciences, as well as the body of dental hygiene knowledge. Dental hygienists are responsible for health promotion, education, clinical therapy, research, and administration. The practice of dental hygiene involves collaboration with clients, dentists, dental assistants, other health professionals, and society.

The Dental Hygiene program accepts applications from international students. Prospective international students should determine certification requirements in the country of their intended practice. All applicants should be aware that owing to the small number of places available each year, the program is very competitive for entry.

Campus features

The Nobel Biocare Oral Health Centre clinical facility possesses state-of-the-art technology and an innovative architectural design for effective learning, community service and research.

Prepare for a career as a dental hygienist as you study both theory and evidence-based practice. Dental hygiene theory and practice draw on biomedical, social and behavioural sciences as well as the body of dental hygiene knowledge. Key responsibilities of dental hygienists include health promotion, education, clinical therapy, research, change agent, and administration.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4

BIOL 153 - Human Biology
The principles of biology with particular reference to the human body (anatomy and physiology). Laboratories include selected experiments on organ physiology and general anatomy. Please consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion Lists: www.students.ubc.ca/calendar/index.cfm?tree=12,215,410,414.
CHEM 121 - Structure and Bonding in Chemistry
Fundamentals of bonding theories and structural chemistry, with applications relevant to modern society.
DHYG 106 - Basics of Oral Microbiology
Basic principles in the study of microorganisms and their relation to human health for dental hygiene students.
DHYG 108 - Oral Health Sciences I
An introduction to normal, healthy facial, oral, and dental structures; oral health records, and charting terminology and symbols.
DHYG 110 - Dental Hygiene Theory & Practice I
An introduction to the Dental Hygiene profession, practice roles and the process of care model.

DHYG 206 - Head & Neck Anatomy
DHYG 208 - Oral Health Sciences II
An introduction to desease-related concepts during the study of dental materials, general pathology, plaque biofilm, nutrition, radiology, periodontology, and oral pathology.
DHYG 210 - Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice II
The study of dental hygiene theory and practice in clinical and community-based settings.
STAT 203 - Statistical Methods
Organizing, displaying and summarizing data. Inference estimation and testing for elementary probability models. Not for credit towards a B.Sc. (Consult the Credit Exclusion list within the Faculty of Science section in the Calendar.)

DHYG 310 - Dental Hygiene Theory & Practice III
The study of dental hygiene theory and practice with emphasis on diverse clients with oral health care needs.
DHYG 325 - Applied Pharmacology
Applied pharmacology concepts and principles for the dental health professional.
DHYG 400 - Policy Analysis and Change
Critical reviews of oral health care delivery, oral disease processes and dental hygiene.
DHYG 401 - Oral Epidemiology
Basic epidemiological and statistical concepts and tests relevant to evidence-based oral health practices.
DHYG 435 - Oral Medicine and Pathology
Pathobiology of oral diseases. Available in online distance education format only.

DHYG 405 - Oral Microbiology and Immunology
Microbiology and immunological concepts relevant for dental hygiene practice.
DHYG 410 - Dental Hygiene Theory & Practice IV
Critical analysis of dental hygiene theory and practice related to diverse clients with complex oral health care needs.
DHYG 412 - Oral Health Care Trends & Topics
Critical analysis of health care trends and oral health care delivery with emphasis on underserved diverse populations.
DHYG 462 - Literature Review II
A continuation of DHYG 461.

Disciplines

Faculty of Dentistry

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: General Secondary Education Certificate (Tawjihi). Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by school principal, head, or counsellor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Career

A UBC education will introduce you to people and ideas from around the world, open doors to new opportunities, and take you places you never imagined. You'll graduate not only with expertise in your chosen field, but with the skills you need to continue growing, learning, and evolving with your career over time.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 80,259

Application Fee

CAD 125

How to Apply

As you complete the online application, keep the following tips in mind:

Start early and take your time. Once you begin the application, you will be able to save it and return to it later – but only up until the deadline. Once you have submitted your application to UBC, you will not be able to edit it. Since the online application can sometimes time out if left open for too long, we recommend working on your personal profile questions outside of the application (where you can run them through a spell-checker) then copy and paste them into your application.
Let the online application guide you. You’ll be asked to provide only the information we need based on your degree choice(s), your previous education, and other factors.
Tell us your full academic history. It’s important to include all of the high schools, colleges, and/or universities you have attended. Don’t leave anything out!
Be accurate. UBC has a number of methods in place to authenticate information provided in the application. These methods include, but are not limited to, contacting references, verifying academic records, and requesting additional documentation to verify your personal profile. If an application is found to contain untrue or incomplete information, UBC may, at its discretion: withdraw an offer of admission; require you to withdraw from UBC; subject you to academic discipline; or share the information provided with other post-secondary institutions, law enforcement agencies, or other third parties.
Use an email address you check frequently. Once you have submitted your application, UBC will communicate with you primarily by email.
Note your UBC student number. Write down your UBC student number somewhere safe. You’ll need it in future correspondence with UBC.