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HEALTH, WELLNESS AND SCIENCES HIGHLY COMPETITIVE PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Denturists work independently, interdependently and collaboratively with health professionals and clients. Denturists are able to: • establish their own clinical practices • associate with other denturists or health care providers PLEASE NOTE Additional requirements include: • TB testing • Hepatitis B vaccination • Police Vulnerable Sector Check • Standard First Aid certificate • CPR certificate • physical ability and visual acuity GeorgianCollege.ca/DNTM DENTURISM DNTM Students are prepared for careers as denturists. They develop knowledge, skills and attitudes consistent with their scope of practice, in particular assisting clients in attaining and maintaining oral health through the provision of complete, partial and immediate dentures and dentures over implants. Students are trained specifically in clinical and laboratory aspects related to their field. Students will use a problem-solving framework, basing all decisions, judgments and interventions on current research and theory. The program prepares students for the legal and ethical responsibilities of a denturist, and with a basic understanding of business practices related to self-employment. ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA 3 years (6 semesters) STARTS JANUARY: Barrie Approximate annual fees: $14,364.12 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Grade 12 math (C or U) • Grade 12 chemistry (C or U) or Grade 11 (U) • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C or U) PLACEMENTS 4 clinical placements CAREER OPPORTUNITIES As dental hygienists, graduates may work independently, interdependently and collaboratively with health professionals in a variety of practice settings, including: • private dental practices • community clinics • public health programs • institutions • long-term care facilities Graduates may choose to work as employees or to be self-employed. Registration with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) is mandatory to practise as a dental hygienist in Ontario. FUTURE STUDY OPTIONS Graduates of DNTH may be granted credit toward degree studies at the following institutions via articulation and transfer agreements: Brock University (ON), Davenport University (US), Griffith University (Australia), Laurentian University (ON), Laurier Brantford (ON), Thompson Rivers University (BC), University of New Brunswick Saint John (NB) and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (ON). PLEASE NOTE Additional requirements include: • Standard First Aid certificate • CPR certificate • physical ability and visual acuity • Flu shot • TB testing • Hepatitis B vaccination • Police Vulnerable Sector Check GeorgianCollege.ca/DNTH DENTAL HYGIENE DNTH Students are prepared to assume positions as dental hygienists capable of providing preventive and therapeutic dental hygiene services utilizing the Dental Hygiene Process. In all roles and practice settings, the dental hygienist works with the client and community using a problem-solving framework, basing all decisions, judgments and interventions on current dental hygiene research and theory. The program will prepare the graduate for the legal and ethical responsibilities of a dental hygienist and with a basic understanding of business practices related to self-employment. ONTARIO COLLEGE ADVANCED DIPLOMA 3 years (6 semesters) STARTS SEPTEMBER: Barrie Approximate fees for three semesters: $16,088.94 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS OSSD or equivalent with • Grade 12 English (C or U) • Grade 12 chemistry (C) or Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (U) • Grade 11 or 12 biology (C or U) PLACEMENTS 4 clinical placements SELECTION PROCESS • Applicants will be assessed and ranked based on academic grades • A minimum grade of 75% in each prerequisite subject is recommended 78 GeorgianCollege.ca