HD in Dental Hygiene

North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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HD in Dental Hygiene is a higher diploma in Dentistry programme taught at Canadore College in North Bay, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 27,211 per year (CAD 6,524 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Dentistry

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 6,524 / year

International tuition: CAD 27,211 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: canadorecollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

This three-year higher diploma builds the knowledge, skills and judgment required for self-regulated practice as a dental hygienist, with a significant hands-on clinical component. Students apply clinical theory by treating real clients at the college's Dental Hygiene Clinic, which provides dental hygiene services free of charge to community members. Graduates are described as going on to work in dental offices, hospital settings, and research institutes, with the programme preparing students for practice in Ontario.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: OSSD or equivalent; ENG4C or ENG4U; Grade 11 or 12 Math (C, U or M); Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U); plus one of Grade 11/12 Chemistry (C or U) or Grade 11/12 Physics (C or U). Proof of English proficiency required if English is not your first language.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall 2026 (College Drive – North Bay)

Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027; Canadore states applicants may apply at any time, with the deposit for accepted Winter 2027 offers due 16 November 2026 and term tuition due 30 November 2026. Canadore's own how-to-apply page separately cites a generic, undated "applications open November 1 / competitive consideration date February 1 for Fall term, October 1 for Winter term" notice that names no specific cycle year, so its October 1 figure is not confirmed as the Winter 2027 deadline. International applicants apply through Canadore's international portal and are assessed on a rolling basis, with programs closing early once capacity is reached; no fixed international opening or closing date is published, and payment deadlines appear only on the individual letter of admission. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Canadore College

Type: College

Founded: 1967

Programs: 114

Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Dental Hygiene award?

Canadore College awards a Higher Diploma in the field of Dentistry on completion of this programme.

How long does HD in Dental Hygiene take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does HD in Dental Hygiene cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 27,211 per year (CAD 6,524 per year for local students).

Can HD in Dental Hygiene be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Canadore College.

What language is HD in Dental Hygiene taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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