Dental Health Programs

Preparing Dental Health professionals for over 40 years

At George Brown, we offer the broadest number of dental health programs of any Ontario college in the GTA. Since we've been doing this for over 40 years, it's not surprising that we prepare nearly 500 students each year to work in the oral health care industry.

As part of their training, students have access to the WAVE Dental Clinic - over 24,000 square feet of space dedicated to the School of Dental Health. Here, students can develop their skills and practice in a safe clinical environment. Under the supervision of highly-trained faculty, students deliver low-cost dental care services to members of the public. These experiences teach the technical side of dental health and how to develop relationships with real clients.

You can learn more about our programs below.

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Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) (S305)
Apply to this degree completion program if you are a graduate of a community college Dental Hygiene three-year Advanced Diploma or two-year Diploma program. George Brown Polytechnic is proud to be the first college to offer this degree completion program.

Apply now and start in September 2026

Dental Assistant (S113)
Apply to this one-year Certificate if you are interested in working as a dental assistant. This program runs from September to June.

Dental Hygiene (S134)
Apply to this Advanced Diploma if you are interested in working as a dental hygienist. This is a three-year, six-semester program.

Dental Office Administration (S115)
Apply to this one-year Certificate program to learn the administrative skills and clinical knowledge you need to work effectively in a dental office.

Dental Technology (S100)
Apply to this Advanced Diploma program if you are interested in learning how to design and fabricate various oral devices such as dentures, crowns and orthodontic appliances. This is an excellent choice for applicants with good hand-eye coordination and are detail-oriented. This three-year, six-semester program is unique in Ontario.

Denturism (S101)
Apply to this Advanced Diploma program if you are interested in direct patient care. You will learn to fabricate dentures, design treatment plans and repair dentures. This three-year, six semester program is approved by the College of Denturists of Ontario.

Apply now and start in January 2027

Why choose the School of Dental Health

Develop your skills in the WAVE Dental Clinic which is home to:
- 24 state-of-the-art dental suites
- 75 dental operatories
- 14 radiography suites
- 4 dental labs
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) specialty lab
- 3 intra-oral digital scanners
- 3 x 3-D printers
- 8 digital dental lab scanners
- 15 digital x-ray machines
- 1 milling machine
Benefit from our longstanding relationships with over 175 clinical and lab placement partners
Get experience using digital electronic health records systems and onsite computer labs for dental software training

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Interested in a career in health sciences but don't have the academic qualifications?

Our Pre-Health Science preparatory programs will help you strengthen your academic skills and prepare you for entry to a variety of health sciences programs.

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (A108)
Apply to this one-year certificate program to prepare for a range of health science programs at the Advanced Diploma or Degree level. This program begins in both January and September.

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas (A109)
Apply to this one-year certificate program to prepare for a range of health science programs at the Certificate and Diploma level. This program begins in January, May, and September.