安大略大学口腔卫生高级文凭

牙齿卫生的做法是“评估牙齿和邻近组织，通过预防和治疗手段进行的治疗以及提供修复和正畸的程序和服务”（DHA，1991年）。学生将准备在各种环境中提供口腔保健服务。毕业生将在口腔卫生实践的范围内并按照安大略省口腔卫生学院的规定工作。尽管私人执业的牙医最常雇用牙科保健员，但越来越多的牙科保健员自雇或选择职业从事公共卫生教育，医院，研究或牙科产品开发和推广。
The practice of dental hygiene is ''the assessment of teeth and adjacent tissues, treatment by preventive and therapeutic means, and the provision of restorative and orthodontic procedures and services'' (DHA, 1991). Students will be prepared to provide oral health care in a variety of environments. Graduates will work within the scope of dental hygiene practice and in accordance with the regulations of the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario. On campus Dental Clinic offering practical experience. Off-site placements at various community sites and oral health promotion activities. Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada. Graduates are self-regulated health care professionals who support the roles of a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) such as health promotion, education, clinical therapy, advocacy, research and administration. An RDH is a vital member of the oral healthcare team working with other healthcare professionals to achieve and maintain optimal oral health. Focus on applying the dental hygiene process of care while developing inter-professionalism, client-centred care and interpersonal communication skills. Graduates are eligible as a candidate for the National Dental Hygiene Certification Examination. Successful completion is a requirement for registration by the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario to practice in the province. Although a dentist in private practice most often employs dental hygienists, there is a growing number of dental hygienists who are self-employed or choose careers in public health education, hospitals, research, or dental product development and promotion.<br><br>###COVID Alert Message from University – This course is offered online and will continue on campus later.