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Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene)
(S305)
Program Details
- Program Code: S305
- Credential: Bachelor's Degree
- Duration: 3 semesters
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: May, September, January
- Domestic Tuition: $11,283.00 *
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Open | Not Available |
| Winter 2027 | Open | Not Available |
| Spring 2027 | Open | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Leadership Claims
George Brown Polytechnic is proud to be the first and only Ontario college to offer a dental hygiene degree completion program designed specifically for graduates of a community college Dental Hygiene three-year Advanced Diploma or two-year Diploma program.
Program Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) is an online one-year degree completion program in dental hygiene. Apply to this program if you are a dental hygienist interested in expanding your career and educational pathway opportunities.
Please note: If you apply for the May intake, you will begin your studies in May 2027.
Full Description
The Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) (S305) is the first Ontario college degree completion program designed specifically for graduates of a community college dental hygiene program.
Apply to this program if you are a graduate of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma (three-year) or an Ontario College Diploma (two-year) program in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are interested in broadening your career opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice.
While clinical practice is the primary focus of the Dental Hygiene diploma program, this fully online degree completion program will help you develop advanced competencies in oral health advocacy, health promotion and critical decision-making.
As a student in this program, you will be required to attend live/synchronous (online) classes approximately two to 2.5 days each week. A detailed schedule will be provided at the beginning of each semester. As this is a full-time program, you should expect to spend several hours each week in self-study to support your coursework. (Note: schedules are subject to change)
About the Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) program
- one-year (three-semester) program
- starts in May
- online delivery includes both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) learning
Main areas of in-depth study:
- complex oral health-care needs
- health promotion
- oral health-related policy and advocacy
- teaching methodologies
- research
- evidence-based decision-making
- disease processes
- emerging trends in oral health care
Having developed your skills in these subject areas, you will be prepared to work effectively within a collaborative health-care team that includes working with individual clients, other health-care providers and the broader community on complex health-care issues.
Capstone project
This online degree program has been designed to help build your confidence as you expand your knowledge of complex oral health-care needs.
- In semester 1, you will develop foundational learning that will lay the groundwork for more complex decision-making and critical-thinking skills required in the second and third semesters.
- In semester 3, you will select and study an area of personal interest for your self-directed capstone project.
Areas of interest may include:
- community health programming
- educational course/program development
- emerging trends in oral health care
Please note: This program is not designed to advance clinical skills and has no clinical component.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The oral health industry in Canada is expanding to improve access to care. Dental hygienists have been identified as playing a critical role in this process. As a graduate of this program, you will be positioned to take on new roles in oral health care as they emerge.
Educational Pathways
Upon graduation from the Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) program, you can consider pursuing a master's degree in the following areas of study:
- health sciences
- applied health sciences
- applied health services research
- public health
- health promotion
- health professions education
- community health
- transitional research in health sciences
- rehabilitation services and humanities
Please note: While you will be eligible to apply to various master’s programs, you will be responsible for meeting the specified admission requirements for each program. Admission cannot be guaranteed.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Ministry Consent
George Brown Polytechnic has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting August 9, 2022. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM3010 | Critical Thinking and Scholarly Writing for Health Sciences |
| DENT3046 | Introduction to Statistics |
| LHUM1203 | the Pleasure of Inquiry: Philosophy |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT3047 | Health Promotion 1: Advanced Principles of Health Promotion |
| DENT3048 | Pedagogical and Instructional Design in Dental Hygiene |
| DENT3049 | Critical Research Practices in Oral Health |
| DENT3050 | Advanced Practice in Clinical Oral Health ScienceAdvanced Practice in Clinical Oral Health Science |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT3051 | Oral Health Policy: Past, Present, and Future |
| DENT3052 | Health Promotion 2: Application to Community Practice |
| DENT3053 | Leadership in the Dental Hygiene Profession |
| DENT3054 | Capstone: Exploring Issues in the Science and Practice of Dental Hygiene |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
A graduate of the Honours Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene should be able to:
- Investigate the impact of the tensions between evidence, best practices, protocols, and various stakeholder perspectives on decision-making at the individual and community level.
- Incorporate knowledge and respect for the unique features of culture and population diversity on oral health outcomes.
- Develop sustainable and community-driven strategies to advocate for systems level change in advancing oral health equity.
- Design educational and training interventions for various practice settings using learner-centered curriculum design and delivery models.
- Integrate systems level thinking into community-based oral health promotion programs and program evaluations.
- Construct pathways for cross referral and interdisciplinary collaborations to address common risk factors and broader determinants of health.
- Integrate the natural sciences of oral disease with the behavioural and social sciences to support the management of complex care and disease prevention.
- Engage in the stewardship of the dental hygiene profession to facilitate sustainable change within the organizational, government, and political context.
- Develop communication strategies to participate in professional discourse and disseminate key concepts and scholarly works to audiences inside and outside the profession.
- Manage therapeutic and ongoing supportive services for clients, including those with medically complex needs through the life stages*
- Construct self-directed personal development and professional practice improvement plans to address identified gaps
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$11,283.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2026 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2026. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Graduates of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma (three-year) or an Ontario College Diploma (two-year) program in Dental Hygiene from an accredited, publicly-funded program, e.g., George Brown or other community colleges, will be considered.
Note: limited seats are available for graduates from Ontario publicly funded “1+1” programs or from Ontario, accredited private colleges (see below). Out of province graduates will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on equivalent criteria outlined below.
- Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with min GPA 3.0
OR
- Two-year Ontario College Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with min 3.0 GPA AND
- minimum of eight years clinical experience in the field of dental hygiene (resume required)
- successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution (to be completed prior to commencing program); limited seats available
OR
- One-year Dental Assisting plus One-year Ontario College Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with a min 3.0 GPA AND
- minimum 8 years of consistent clinical or related practice experience in the field of dental hygiene
- successful completion of a degree level course in health, education or science (transcript and course outline required)
- successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution (to be completed prior to commencing program); limited seats available
OR
- Dental Hygiene diploma from an Ontario, accredited private college with a min 3.0 GPA (note: program must have been accredited at the time of your graduation) AND
- minimum 8 years of consistent clinical or related practice experience in the field of dental hygiene
- successful completion of a degree level course in health, education or science (transcript and course outline required)
- successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution (to be completed prior to commencing program); limited seats available
Additional Requirements for All Applicants: All applicants are required to have a current licensure to practice dental hygiene in Canada (this will be validated).
Please note: It is recommended applicants with a two-year diploma, or ‘1+1’ programs, register into a Research Methods course after receiving a conditional offer of admission from the college.
- This is a highly competitive program and applicants are typically required to have grades above the minimum stated. This program has an Equal Consideration Deadline:
- January 2027 start date: September 8, 2026 for qualified applicants.
- May 2027 start date: December 8, 2026 for qualified applicants
Applications received after the Equal Consideration Deadline will be reviewed on a first come first served basis.
George Brown has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting August 9, 2022. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Contact 416-415-5000, ext. 2367 or E-mail sdhprograms@georgebrown.ca for program information.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
George Brown Polytechnic is proud to be the first and only Ontario college to offer a dental hygiene degree completion program designed specifically for graduates of a community college Dental Hygiene three-year Advanced Diploma or two-year Diploma program.
Program Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) is an online one-year degree completion program in dental hygiene. Apply to this program if you are a dental hygienist interested in expanding your career and educational pathway opportunities.
Please note: If you apply for the May intake, you will begin your studies in May 2027.
Full Description
The Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) (S305) is the first Ontario college degree completion program designed specifically for graduates of a community college dental hygiene program.
Apply to this program if you are a graduate of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma (three-year) or an Ontario College Diploma (two-year) program in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are interested in broadening your career opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice.
While clinical practice is the primary focus of the Dental Hygiene diploma program, this fully online degree completion program will help you develop advanced competencies in oral health advocacy, health promotion and critical decision-making.
As a student in this program, you will be required to attend live/synchronous (online) classes approximately two to 2.5 days each week. A detailed schedule will be provided at the beginning of each semester. As this is a full-time program, you should expect to spend several hours each week in self-study to support your coursework. (Note: schedules are subject to change)
About the Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) program
- one-year (three-semester) program
- starts in May
- online delivery includes both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) learning
Main areas of in-depth study:
- complex oral health-care needs
- health promotion
- oral health-related policy and advocacy
- teaching methodologies
- research
- evidence-based decision-making
- disease processes
- emerging trends in oral health care
Having developed your skills in these subject areas, you will be prepared to work effectively within a collaborative health-care team that includes working with individual clients, other health-care providers and the broader community on complex health-care issues.
Capstone project
This online degree program has been designed to help build your confidence as you expand your knowledge of complex oral health-care needs.
- In semester 1, you will develop foundational learning that will lay the groundwork for more complex decision-making and critical-thinking skills required in the second and third semesters.
- In semester 3, you will select and study an area of personal interest for your self-directed capstone project.
Areas of interest may include:
- community health programming
- educational course/program development
- emerging trends in oral health care
Please note: This program is not designed to advance clinical skills and has no clinical component.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The oral health industry in Canada is expanding to improve access to care. Dental hygienists have been identified as playing a critical role in this process. As a graduate of this program, you will be positioned to take on new roles in oral health care as they emerge.
Educational Pathways
Upon graduation from the Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) program, you can consider pursuing a master's degree in the following areas of study:
- health sciences
- applied health sciences
- applied health services research
- public health
- health promotion
- health professions education
- community health
- transitional research in health sciences
- rehabilitation services and humanities
Please note: While you will be eligible to apply to various master’s programs, you will be responsible for meeting the specified admission requirements for each program. Admission cannot be guaranteed.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Ministry Consent
George Brown Polytechnic has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting August 9, 2022. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM3010 | Critical Thinking and Scholarly Writing for Health Sciences |
| DENT3046 | Introduction to Statistics |
| LHUM1203 | the Pleasure of Inquiry: Philosophy |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT3047 | Health Promotion 1: Advanced Principles of Health Promotion |
| DENT3048 | Pedagogical and Instructional Design in Dental Hygiene |
| DENT3049 | Critical Research Practices in Oral Health |
| DENT3050 | Advanced Practice in Clinical Oral Health ScienceAdvanced Practice in Clinical Oral Health Science |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT3051 | Oral Health Policy: Past, Present, and Future |
| DENT3052 | Health Promotion 2: Application to Community Practice |
| DENT3053 | Leadership in the Dental Hygiene Profession |
| DENT3054 | Capstone: Exploring Issues in the Science and Practice of Dental Hygiene |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$11,283.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2026 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2026. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Graduates of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma (three-year) or an Ontario College Diploma (two-year) program in Dental Hygiene from an accredited, publicly-funded program, e.g., George Brown or other community colleges, will be considered.
Note: limited seats are available for graduates from Ontario publicly funded “1+1” programs or from Ontario, accredited private colleges (see below). Out of province graduates will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on equivalent criteria outlined below.
- Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with min GPA 3.0
OR
- Two-year Ontario College Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with min 3.0 GPA AND
- minimum of eight years clinical experience in the field of dental hygiene (resume required)
- successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution (to be completed prior to commencing program); limited seats available
OR
- One-year Dental Assisting plus One-year Ontario College Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with a min 3.0 GPA AND
- minimum 8 years of consistent clinical or related practice experience in the field of dental hygiene
- successful completion of a degree level course in health, education or science (transcript and course outline required)
- successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution (to be completed prior to commencing program); limited seats available
OR
- Dental Hygiene diploma from an Ontario, accredited private college with a min 3.0 GPA (note: program must have been accredited at the time of your graduation) AND
- minimum 8 years of consistent clinical or related practice experience in the field of dental hygiene
- successful completion of a degree level course in health, education or science (transcript and course outline required)
- successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution (to be completed prior to commencing program); limited seats available
Additional Requirements for All Applicants: All applicants are required to have a current licensure to practice dental hygiene in Canada (this will be validated).
Please note: It is recommended applicants with a two-year diploma, or ‘1+1’ programs, register into a Research Methods course after receiving a conditional offer of admission from the college.
- This is a highly competitive program and applicants are typically required to have grades above the minimum stated. This program has an Equal Consideration Deadline:
- January 2027 start date: September 8, 2026 for qualified applicants.
- May 2027 start date: December 8, 2026 for qualified applicants
Applications received after the Equal Consideration Deadline will be reviewed on a first come first served basis.
George Brown has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting August 9, 2022. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Program Learning Outcomes
A graduate of the Honours Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene should be able to:
- Investigate the impact of the tensions between evidence, best practices, protocols, and various stakeholder perspectives on decision-making at the individual and community level.
- Incorporate knowledge and respect for the unique features of culture and population diversity on oral health outcomes.
- Develop sustainable and community-driven strategies to advocate for systems level change in advancing oral health equity.
- Design educational and training interventions for various practice settings using learner-centered curriculum design and delivery models.
- Integrate systems level thinking into community-based oral health promotion programs and program evaluations.
- Construct pathways for cross referral and interdisciplinary collaborations to address common risk factors and broader determinants of health.
- Integrate the natural sciences of oral disease with the behavioural and social sciences to support the management of complex care and disease prevention.
- Engage in the stewardship of the dental hygiene profession to facilitate sustainable change within the organizational, government, and political context.
- Develop communication strategies to participate in professional discourse and disseminate key concepts and scholarly works to audiences inside and outside the profession.
- Manage therapeutic and ongoing supportive services for clients, including those with medically complex needs through the life stages*
- Construct self-directed personal development and professional practice improvement plans to address identified gaps
Contact Us
Contact 416-415-5000, ext. 2367 or E-mail sdhprograms@georgebrown.ca for program information.
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Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene)
(S305)
Program Details
Online- Program Code: S305
- Credential: Honours Bachelor's Degree
- Duration: 3 Semesters
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: January, May
- Domestic Tuition: $11,211.00 *
- Spring 2026 Delivery: Semester 1, 2: Online
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Winter 2026 | Closed | Not Available |
| Spring 2026 | Open | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Leadership Claims
George Brown Polytechnic is proud to be the first and only Ontario college to offer a dental hygiene degree completion program designed specifically for graduates of a community college Dental Hygiene three-year Advanced Diploma or two-year Diploma program.
Program Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) is an online one-year degree completion program in dental hygiene. Apply to this program if you are a dental hygienist interested in expanding your career and educational pathway opportunities.
Full Description
The Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) (S305) is the first Ontario college degree completion program designed specifically for graduates of a community college dental hygiene program.
Apply to this program if you are a graduate of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma (three-year) or an Ontario College Diploma (two-year) program in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are interested in broadening your career opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice.
While clinical practice is the primary focus of the Dental Hygiene diploma program, this fully online degree completion program will help you develop advanced competencies in oral health advocacy, health promotion and critical decision-making.
As a student in this program, you will be required to attend live/synchronous (online) classes approximately two to 2.5 days each week. A detailed schedule will be provided at the beginning of each semester. As this is a full-time program, you should expect to spend several hours each week in self-study to support your coursework. (Note: schedules are subject to change)
About the Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) program
- one-year (three-semester) program
- starts in May
- online delivery includes both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) learning
Main areas of in-depth study:
- complex oral health-care needs
- health promotion
- oral health-related policy and advocacy
- teaching methodologies
- research
- evidence-based decision-making
- disease processes
- emerging trends in oral health care
Having developed your skills in these subject areas, you will be prepared to work effectively within a collaborative health-care team that includes working with individual clients, other health-care providers and the broader community on complex health-care issues.
Capstone project
This online degree program has been designed to help build your confidence as you expand your knowledge of complex oral health-care needs.
- In semester 1, you will develop foundational learning that will lay the groundwork for more complex decision-making and critical-thinking skills required in the second and third semesters.
- In semester 3, you will select and study an area of personal interest for your self-directed capstone project.
Areas of interest may include:
- community health programming
- educational course/program development
- emerging trends in oral health care
Please note: This program is not designed to advance clinical skills and has no clinical component.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The oral health industry in Canada is expanding to improve access to care. Dental hygienists have been identified as playing a critical role in this process. As a graduate of this program, you will be positioned to take on new roles in oral health care as they emerge.
Educational Pathways
Upon graduation from the Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) program, you can consider pursuing a master's degree in the following areas of study:
- health sciences
- applied health sciences
- applied health services research
- public health
- health promotion
- health professions education
- community health
- transitional research in health sciences
- rehabilitation services and humanities
Please note: While you will be eligible to apply to various master’s programs, you will be responsible for meeting the specified admission requirements for each program. Admission cannot be guaranteed.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Ministry Consent
George Brown Polytechnic has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting August 9, 2022. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM3010 | Critical Thinking and Scholarly Writing for Health Sciences |
| DENT3046 | Introduction to Statistics |
| LHUM1203 | the Pleasure of Inquiry: Philosophy |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT3047 | Health Promotion 1: Advanced Principles of Health Promotion |
| DENT3048 | Pedagogical and Instructional Design in Dental Hygiene |
| DENT3049 | Critical Research Practices in Oral Health |
| DENT3050 | Advanced Practice in Clinical Oral Health ScienceAdvanced Practice in Clinical Oral Health Science |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT3051 | Oral Health Policy: Past, Present, and Future |
| DENT3052 | Health Promotion 2: Application to Community Practice |
| DENT3053 | Leadership in the Dental Hygiene Profession |
| DENT3054 | Capstone: Exploring Issues in the Science and Practice of Dental Hygiene |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
A graduate of the Honours Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene should be able to:
- Investigate the impact of the tensions between evidence, best practices, protocols, and various stakeholder perspectives on decision-making at the individual and community level.
- Incorporate knowledge and respect for the unique features of culture and population diversity on oral health outcomes.
- Develop sustainable and community-driven strategies to advocate for systems level change in advancing oral health equity.
- Design educational and training interventions for various practice settings using learner-centered curriculum design and delivery models.
- Integrate systems level thinking into community-based oral health promotion programs and program evaluations.
- Construct pathways for cross referral and interdisciplinary collaborations to address common risk factors and broader determinants of health.
- Integrate the natural sciences of oral disease with the behavioural and social sciences to support the management of complex care and disease prevention.
- Engage in the stewardship of the dental hygiene profession to facilitate sustainable change within the organizational, government, and political context.
- Develop communication strategies to participate in professional discourse and disseminate key concepts and scholarly works to audiences inside and outside the profession.
- Manage therapeutic and ongoing supportive services for clients, including those with medically complex needs through the life stages*
- Construct self-directed personal development and professional practice improvement plans to address identified gaps
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$11,211.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Graduates of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma (three-year) or an Ontario College Diploma (two-year) program in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program, e.g., George Brown or other community colleges, will be considered.
Note:limited seats are available for graduates from Ontario publicly funded “1+1” programs or from Ontario, accredited private colleges (see below). Out of province graduates will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on equivalent criteria outlined below.
- Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited, publicly-funded program with a minimum 3.0 GPA
OR - Two-year Ontario College Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited, publicly-funded program with a minimum 3.0 GPA AND a minimum of eight years clinical experience in the field of dental hygiene (resume required), AND the successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution; limited seats available
OR - One-year Dental Assisting plus One-year Ontario College Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited, publicly-funded program with a min 3.0 GPA, AND min 8 years of consistent clinical or related practice experience in the field of dental hygiene, AND academic preparation at the post-secondary level in health, education or science (resume required), AND the successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution (to be completed prior to commencing program); limited seats available
Please note: It is recommended applicants with a two-year diploma, or ‘1+1’ programs, register into a Research Methods course after receiving a conditional offer of admission from the college.
Equal Consideration Deadline. This program has a special deadline:
January 2026 start date: October 20, 2025
May 2026 start date: December 5, 2025
This program is highly competitive, and applicants are typically required to have grades above the minimum stated.
George Brown has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting August 9, 2022. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
Contact 416-415-5000, ext. 2367 or E-mail sdhprograms@georgebrown.ca for program information.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
George Brown Polytechnic is proud to be the first and only Ontario college to offer a dental hygiene degree completion program designed specifically for graduates of a community college Dental Hygiene three-year Advanced Diploma or two-year Diploma program.
Program Overview
The Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) is an online one-year degree completion program in dental hygiene. Apply to this program if you are a dental hygienist interested in expanding your career and educational pathway opportunities.
Full Description
The Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) (S305) is the first Ontario college degree completion program designed specifically for graduates of a community college dental hygiene program.
Apply to this program if you are a graduate of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma (three-year) or an Ontario College Diploma (two-year) program in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and are interested in broadening your career opportunities beyond traditional clinical practice.
While clinical practice is the primary focus of the Dental Hygiene diploma program, this fully online degree completion program will help you develop advanced competencies in oral health advocacy, health promotion and critical decision-making.
As a student in this program, you will be required to attend live/synchronous (online) classes approximately two to 2.5 days each week. A detailed schedule will be provided at the beginning of each semester. As this is a full-time program, you should expect to spend several hours each week in self-study to support your coursework. (Note: schedules are subject to change)
About the Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) program
- one-year (three-semester) program
- starts in May
- online delivery includes both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) learning
Main areas of in-depth study:
- complex oral health-care needs
- health promotion
- oral health-related policy and advocacy
- teaching methodologies
- research
- evidence-based decision-making
- disease processes
- emerging trends in oral health care
Having developed your skills in these subject areas, you will be prepared to work effectively within a collaborative health-care team that includes working with individual clients, other health-care providers and the broader community on complex health-care issues.
Capstone project
This online degree program has been designed to help build your confidence as you expand your knowledge of complex oral health-care needs.
- In semester 1, you will develop foundational learning that will lay the groundwork for more complex decision-making and critical-thinking skills required in the second and third semesters.
- In semester 3, you will select and study an area of personal interest for your self-directed capstone project.
Areas of interest may include:
- community health programming
- educational course/program development
- emerging trends in oral health care
Please note: This program is not designed to advance clinical skills and has no clinical component.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Industry
The oral health industry in Canada is expanding to improve access to care. Dental hygienists have been identified as playing a critical role in this process. As a graduate of this program, you will be positioned to take on new roles in oral health care as they emerge.
Educational Pathways
Upon graduation from the Honours Bachelor of Science (Dental Hygiene) program, you can consider pursuing a master's degree in the following areas of study:
- health sciences
- applied health sciences
- applied health services research
- public health
- health promotion
- health professions education
- community health
- transitional research in health sciences
- rehabilitation services and humanities
Please note: While you will be eligible to apply to various master’s programs, you will be responsible for meeting the specified admission requirements for each program. Admission cannot be guaranteed.
Alumni Impact
We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.
Ministry Consent
George Brown Polytechnic has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting August 9, 2022. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| COMM3010 | Critical Thinking and Scholarly Writing for Health Sciences |
| DENT3046 | Introduction to Statistics |
| LHUM1203 | the Pleasure of Inquiry: Philosophy |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT3047 | Health Promotion 1: Advanced Principles of Health Promotion |
| DENT3048 | Pedagogical and Instructional Design in Dental Hygiene |
| DENT3049 | Critical Research Practices in Oral Health |
| DENT3050 | Advanced Practice in Clinical Oral Health ScienceAdvanced Practice in Clinical Oral Health Science |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT3051 | Oral Health Policy: Past, Present, and Future |
| DENT3052 | Health Promotion 2: Application to Community Practice |
| DENT3053 | Leadership in the Dental Hygiene Profession |
| DENT3054 | Capstone: Exploring Issues in the Science and Practice of Dental Hygiene |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$11,211.00 *
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2024. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2025 and at later dates. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
** Amounts listed are the estimated total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first three semesters of programs starting in Fall 2025. Tuition fees are subject to board approval. Material, student service and ancillary fees are estimated based on prior years. All fees are subject to change without notice. This fee does not include books, which are to be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Admission Requirements
Graduates of an Ontario College Advanced Diploma (three-year) or an Ontario College Diploma (two-year) program in Dental Hygiene from an accredited publicly funded program, e.g., George Brown or other community colleges, will be considered.
Note:limited seats are available for graduates from Ontario publicly funded “1+1” programs or from Ontario, accredited private colleges (see below). Out of province graduates will be considered on a case-by-case basis, based on equivalent criteria outlined below.
- Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited, publicly-funded program with a minimum 3.0 GPA
OR - Two-year Ontario College Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited, publicly-funded program with a minimum 3.0 GPA AND a minimum of eight years clinical experience in the field of dental hygiene (resume required), AND the successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution; limited seats available
OR - One-year Dental Assisting plus One-year Ontario College Diploma in Dental Hygiene from an accredited, publicly-funded program with a min 3.0 GPA, AND min 8 years of consistent clinical or related practice experience in the field of dental hygiene, AND academic preparation at the post-secondary level in health, education or science (resume required), AND the successful completion of a Research Methods course at the post-secondary level from a recognized publicly funded institution (to be completed prior to commencing program); limited seats available
Please note: It is recommended applicants with a two-year diploma, or ‘1+1’ programs, register into a Research Methods course after receiving a conditional offer of admission from the college.
Equal Consideration Deadline. This program has a special deadline:
January 2026 start date: October 20, 2025
May 2026 start date: December 5, 2025
This program is highly competitive, and applicants are typically required to have grades above the minimum stated.
George Brown has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting August 9, 2022. The college shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Program Learning Outcomes
A graduate of the Honours Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene should be able to:
- Investigate the impact of the tensions between evidence, best practices, protocols, and various stakeholder perspectives on decision-making at the individual and community level.
- Incorporate knowledge and respect for the unique features of culture and population diversity on oral health outcomes.
- Develop sustainable and community-driven strategies to advocate for systems level change in advancing oral health equity.
- Design educational and training interventions for various practice settings using learner-centered curriculum design and delivery models.
- Integrate systems level thinking into community-based oral health promotion programs and program evaluations.
- Construct pathways for cross referral and interdisciplinary collaborations to address common risk factors and broader determinants of health.
- Integrate the natural sciences of oral disease with the behavioural and social sciences to support the management of complex care and disease prevention.
- Engage in the stewardship of the dental hygiene profession to facilitate sustainable change within the organizational, government, and political context.
- Develop communication strategies to participate in professional discourse and disseminate key concepts and scholarly works to audiences inside and outside the profession.
- Manage therapeutic and ongoing supportive services for clients, including those with medically complex needs through the life stages*
- Construct self-directed personal development and professional practice improvement plans to address identified gaps
Contact Us
Contact 416-415-5000, ext. 2367 or E-mail sdhprograms@georgebrown.ca for program information.