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Restorative Dental Hygiene
(Postgraduate) (S400)
Program Details
- Program Code: S400
- Credential: Ontario College Graduate Certificate
- Duration: 2 semesters (27 weeks compressed), September to April
- Method of Study: Full-time
- Starting Months: September
- Domestic Tuition: $19,144.00 * †
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2019 | Closed | Not Available |
| Winter 2020 | Not Available | Not Available |
| Spring 2020 | Not Available | Not Available |
- Work-Integrated Learning: Field experience
- PGWP Eligible: No
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Restorative Dental Hygienists for over 40 years.
Program Overview
Restorative Dental Hygiene is a two-semester graduate certificate program designed for experienced registered dental hygienists. Students will learn how to perform restorative procedures and preventive measures.
Full Description
Restorative Dental Hygiene is a two-semester program designed for experienced dental hygienists looking to expand their scope of practice by treating clients with diverse oral health care needs and to increase their earning potential. Students will learn how to work with a broader dental team and perform advanced restorative procedures.
To qualify for this program, you must be actively registered to practice dental hygiene with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario and have a minimum of one year of dental hygiene work experience. Upon successful completion, graduates simply apply to the CDHO for designation. No additional national competency exam is required.
In compliance with the standards of practice approved by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, students will learn to:
- apply bonding systems and required liners
- place and finish composite and amalgam restorations
- take final impressions
- fabricate and cement provisional restorations
- cement and bond indirect restorations
Learning takes place in co-ordination with Dental Technology, Denturism and Dental Assisting students.
Students practice various procedures on a manikin, after which they provide services in our on-site WAVE Dental Clinic, performing restorative and cosmetic procedures on clients.
Your Field Education Options
Clinical experience is a key component of this program and will help students gain confidence in their skills as they expand their scope of practice to include the more complex care needs delivered by a qualified Restorative Dental Hygienist.
During Semester 1, students focus on developing pre-clinical placement skills and practice restorative skills exclusively on manikins
In Semester 2, students spend ten weeks developing restorative clinical experiences with clients onsite at our WAVE Dental Clinic under the supervision of regulated clinicians. This is followed by one week of offsite observation of a Restorative Dental Hygienist with a community field placement partner or with their current employer.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates are employed as restorative dental hygienists in:
- private practice
- public health services
- hospitals
- the dental industry
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT1085 | Occlusion and Bioesthetics |
| DENT1086 | Pre-Clinical Techniques I |
| DENT1087 | Science of Dental Materials |
| HSTL4001 | Advanced Dental Histology and Embryology |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT1088 | Pre-Clinical Techniques II |
| DENT1089 | Clinical Techniques – Theory |
| DENT1090 | Clinical Techniques – Practical |
| DENT1091 | Field Placement |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Research, evaluate and discuss currently available restorative dental materials and analyze information on materials and techniques.
- Predict the histological effect of restorative dental materials through the analysis of their chemical properties.
- Integrate the basics of growth, development, malocclusion and tooth movement into functional occlusion.
- Determine, place and finish the appropriate materials for proposed restorations that best meet the needs of the client.
- Perform accepted mercury hygiene procedures as required, having determined the advantages and disadvantages in relation to each client.
- Analyze and integrate the relationship of coronal anatomy, functional occlusion, aesthetics and the protection of the periodontium to create an ideal restoration.
- Compare dental materials and techniques to determine the appropriate materials for fabrication of indirect and provisional restorations.
- Contribute to client and personal safety in all aspects of work in the dental environment.
- Perform all clinical procedures within the current scope of practice of the Restorative Dental Hygienist collaborating with other health care professionals.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$19,144.00 * †
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the two semesters of the program starting in Fall 2018. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2019 and at later dates.
† There will be additional costs to the program including textbooks, appropriate laboratory/clinical attire and personal protective equipment. There is a refundable rental fee charged to the student for equipment on loan during the academic year.
Please note: This program does not accept International students. Applicants must be registered as a Dental Hygienist in the Province of Ontario.
Admission Requirements
- Active Registrant with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO).
- Minimum one year of dental hygiene clinical experience (verification of current employment required) and resume.
- Interview for qualified applicants only.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
Special Requirements
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR S400
Pre-placement Health Form
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (must be valid annually)
- In compliance with the requirements of our onsite clinic and our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police vulnerable sector check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months.
This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered "vulnerable persons" under the law.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the police vulnerable sector check covers appropriateness for "individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s)".
- Students are required to keep the original copy of their police vulnerable sector check.
- Students who are unable to provide a "clear" police vulnerable sector check may not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may be unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a "not clear" status will jeopardize their progress in the program.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement/record_check.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
Contact Us
Contact the Program Co-ordinator, Melissa Crawford, at 416-415-5000, ext. 4555 or by email at mcrawfor@georgebrown.ca.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Restorative Dental Hygienists for over 40 years.
Program Overview
Restorative Dental Hygiene is a two-semester graduate certificate program designed for experienced registered dental hygienists. Students will learn how to perform restorative procedures and preventive measures.
Full Description
Restorative Dental Hygiene is a two-semester program designed for experienced dental hygienists looking to expand their scope of practice by treating clients with diverse oral health care needs and to increase their earning potential. Students will learn how to work with a broader dental team and perform advanced restorative procedures.
To qualify for this program, you must be actively registered to practice dental hygiene with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario and have a minimum of one year of dental hygiene work experience. Upon successful completion, graduates simply apply to the CDHO for designation. No additional national competency exam is required.
In compliance with the standards of practice approved by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario, students will learn to:
- apply bonding systems and required liners
- place and finish composite and amalgam restorations
- take final impressions
- fabricate and cement provisional restorations
- cement and bond indirect restorations
Learning takes place in co-ordination with Dental Technology, Denturism and Dental Assisting students.
Students practice various procedures on a manikin, after which they provide services in our on-site WAVE Dental Clinic, performing restorative and cosmetic procedures on clients.
Your Field Education Options
Clinical experience is a key component of this program and will help students gain confidence in their skills as they expand their scope of practice to include the more complex care needs delivered by a qualified Restorative Dental Hygienist.
During Semester 1, students focus on developing pre-clinical placement skills and practice restorative skills exclusively on manikins
In Semester 2, students spend ten weeks developing restorative clinical experiences with clients onsite at our WAVE Dental Clinic under the supervision of regulated clinicians. This is followed by one week of offsite observation of a Restorative Dental Hygienist with a community field placement partner or with their current employer.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates are employed as restorative dental hygienists in:
- private practice
- public health services
- hospitals
- the dental industry
Courses
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT1085 | Occlusion and Bioesthetics |
| DENT1086 | Pre-Clinical Techniques I |
| DENT1087 | Science of Dental Materials |
| HSTL4001 | Advanced Dental Histology and Embryology |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT1088 | Pre-Clinical Techniques II |
| DENT1089 | Clinical Techniques – Theory |
| DENT1090 | Clinical Techniques – Practical |
| DENT1091 | Field Placement |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
$19,144.00 * †
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the two semesters of the program starting in Fall 2018. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2019 and at later dates.
† There will be additional costs to the program including textbooks, appropriate laboratory/clinical attire and personal protective equipment. There is a refundable rental fee charged to the student for equipment on loan during the academic year.
Please note: This program does not accept International students. Applicants must be registered as a Dental Hygienist in the Province of Ontario.
Admission Requirements
- Active Registrant with the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO).
- Minimum one year of dental hygiene clinical experience (verification of current employment required) and resume.
- Interview for qualified applicants only.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit georgebrown.ca/transferguide for more information.
Special Requirements
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR S400
Pre-placement Health Form
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement.
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (must be valid annually)
- In compliance with the requirements of our onsite clinic and our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a police vulnerable sector check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police vulnerable sector check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months.
This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered "vulnerable persons" under the law.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the police vulnerable sector check covers appropriateness for "individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s)".
- Students are required to keep the original copy of their police vulnerable sector check.
- Students who are unable to provide a "clear" police vulnerable sector check may not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may be unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a "not clear" status will jeopardize their progress in the program.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the Pre-placement website at georgebrown.ca/preplacement/record_check.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Research, evaluate and discuss currently available restorative dental materials and analyze information on materials and techniques.
- Predict the histological effect of restorative dental materials through the analysis of their chemical properties.
- Integrate the basics of growth, development, malocclusion and tooth movement into functional occlusion.
- Determine, place and finish the appropriate materials for proposed restorations that best meet the needs of the client.
- Perform accepted mercury hygiene procedures as required, having determined the advantages and disadvantages in relation to each client.
- Analyze and integrate the relationship of coronal anatomy, functional occlusion, aesthetics and the protection of the periodontium to create an ideal restoration.
- Compare dental materials and techniques to determine the appropriate materials for fabrication of indirect and provisional restorations.
- Contribute to client and personal safety in all aspects of work in the dental environment.
- Perform all clinical procedures within the current scope of practice of the Restorative Dental Hygienist collaborating with other health care professionals.
Contact Us
Contact the Program Co-ordinator, Melissa Crawford, at 416-415-5000, ext. 4555 or by email at mcrawfor@georgebrown.ca.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
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