Dental Hygiene

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 643 / credit

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Dental Hygiene

About

Program details

The School of Dental Hygiene offers education and training leading to a Diploma in Dental Hygiene.

Dental hygiene is a self-regulated health service profession. As a licensed professional, the dental hygienists' scope of practice is regulated by provincial legislation.

Expected duration: 3 years

The Diploma in Dental Hygiene program requires the completion of all required prerequisites or equivalents as listed in the Applicant Information Bulletin and clinical experience.

After successful completion of the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board Examination, in Manitoba, graduates must apply to the College of Dental Hygienists of Manitoba for a license to practice as a dental hygienist. Dental hygienists must fulfill the requirements of the respective provincial regulatory authorities licensing bodies. The minimum educational credential for licensure in the province of Manitoba is the Diploma in Dental Hygiene.

Licensed dental hygienists may continue their education by completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene.

Sample course offerings

HYGN 1232: Oral and Dental Anatomy (3 credit hours)
HYGN 1236: Dental Hygiene Theory and Practice I (4 credit hours)
HYGN 1270: Biology of the Head and Neck (3 credit hours)
HYGN 1340: Communications (2 credit hours)
HYGN 1352: Community Health I (3 credit hours)
HYGN 2280: Pharmacology (2 credit hours)
HYGN 2300: Pathology (3 credit hours)
HYGN 2316: Dental Hygiene Clinical Practice III (4 credit hours)
HYGN 2370: Nutrition in Dentistry (2 credit hours)
HYGN 2380: Pain Management (2 credit hours)

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Practice setting opportunities available to dental hygienists

Private dental offices
Community health centres
Hospitals
Long-term care facilities
Home care and other outreach programs
Schools
The military
Research labs
Associations and industry centres

The Diploma in Dental Hygiene program prepares students to work as dental hygienists who serve the public in oral disease prevention and oral health promotion through a uniquely holistic approach.

Disciplines

Faculty of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah Certificate (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 643

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

Once you've checked requirements and gathered what you need, it's time to begin your online application.

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post-secondary education, and may ask more detailed questions related to your program of application.

If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

Education history

A complete listing of your educational background from Grade 12 (or highest grade level), College and University (including the University of Manitoba) is required as part of your application. Also required is the listing of institutions attended on an exchange or letter of permission.

Avoid application fraud or misconduct

If you commit application fraud or misconduct, your University of Manitoba acceptance and registration may be withdrawn and you may be disqualified from consideration, not only in the year of application, but also in all subsequent sessions. If discovered in a subsequent session it may result in dismissal from the university.

Application fraud or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Failure to declare attendance at another post-secondary institution
Presenting falsified academic documentation or causing or encouraging another person to falsify records through translation or data changes
Presenting falsified personal documentation, e.g. using a false name, date of birth, country of origin, etc.
Presenting falsified or fictitious reference documentation
Cheating on or having another person write a standardized entry exam such as TOEFL, IELTS, MCAT, LSAT or DAT
Presenting another person's standardized test score as one's own to falsify a test result
Failure to report suspensions from another post-secondary institution
Paying for an application fee with a fraudulent credit card

Making changes to your application after submission

Once you've submitted your application, you can make changes to your email address, mailing address, and release of information under the "Application Summary" tab in your application portal.

If you've made an error in your application, please contact your admissions team. You can find their contact information in either the admission requirement PDF for your program or in the "Questions" tab under "Contact Us" in your application portal.