HD in Dental Hygiene

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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HD in Dental Hygiene is a higher diploma in Dentistry programme taught at Durham College in Oshawa, Canada. The programme runs for 6 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 9,147 per year for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Higher Diploma

Field: Dentistry

Duration: 6 semesters

Delivery: On Campus

Language: English

Local tuition: CAD 9,147 / year

Last checked September 2026 · Source: durhamcollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Academic study is paired with clinical practice to prepare students for collaborative oral health care across a range of settings, working with both individual clients and the wider community. The dental hygiene process of care underpins the clinical experience, building critical-thinking skill alongside a client-centred approach grounded in current practice standards and ethical principles.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status, plus English at Grade 12 (C or U) averaging at least 60 per cent, together with biology, chemistry and mathematics each taken at Grade 11 or 12 (C, M or U). Durham lists this among the programs it expects to be highly competitive, so applicants who are complete by the equal-consideration date get ranked on an average of four senior-level prerequisite subjects (Grade 11 or 12 at the C, M or U level), and the marks needed in practice sit above these published minimums.

Application Details

Start Date: September and May intakes. Current cycle class starts: 8 September 2026 and 3 May 2027.

Application Deadline: Domestic (apply at ontariocolleges.ca): equal-consideration date 1 February 2026 for September 2026 entry and 1 February 2027 for May 2027 entry - Durham's standing rule is 1 February for a September start and 1 February for a May start. Applications completed after the equal-consideration date are still accepted and assessed while seats remain. International: apply through Durham College's own international application, not ontariocolleges.ca; Durham publishes no general international closing date and directs applicants to the Intakes and Availability table on the program page. This program is on Durham's list of programs anticipated to be highly competitive: qualified applicants complete by the equal-consideration date are ranked on the average of four senior-level (Grade 11 or 12, C, M or U) prerequisite subjects.

About Durham College

Type: College

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1967

Students: 13,000

Programs: 156

Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does HD in Dental Hygiene award?

Durham 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 6 semesters.

How much does HD in Dental Hygiene cost?

Tuition is CAD 9,147 per year for local students.

Can HD in Dental Hygiene be studied online?

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

What language is HD in Dental Hygiene taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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