This course will provide the learner with the opportunity to build on foundational knowledge and continue to develop psychomotor skills while providing clinical dental hygiene services to clients and practicing as a member of an oral health team. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of evidence-based decision making into dental hygiene practice, which includes the recognition of client values and the influence of social determinants of health on oral and general health. Learners provide dental hygiene care for clients from a novice to a beginner level by the end of the course.
This course is part of the full time Dental Hygiene Diploma program.
Dental hygiene care planning using the Process of Dental Hygiene Care model (ADPIE).
Interceptive, therapeutic and preventive therapies such as polishing, fluoride, ultrasonics, local anesthesia, mouth guards, and FMS radiography.
Implement health promotion and educational principles and strategies.
Provision of dental hygiene services.
Collaborate as a member of an oral health care team.
Evaluation of dental hygiene care using practice standards and codes of ethics.
Prior learning assessment and recognition (PLAR)
PLAR is granted for competence in exposure of a timed full mouth survey of radiographs on a skull and for a client. Students must provide supplied documentation of prior learning for assessment to validate clinical experience.
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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