Diploma in Dental Hygiene Technology

Tuition is The programme is not open to international students..

This programme prepares individuals to work as dental hygienists in Quebec. Skills include detecting oral diseases, performing cleanings, taking X-rays, and teaching patients about oral health. Training also covers orthodontic adjustments, surgical suture removal, and making dental appliances such as mouth guards and whitening trays.

The programme lasts three years and combines classroom instruction, lab sessions, and clinical placements. Subjects include biology, anatomy, microbiology, nutrition, and dental pathology. Instruction occurs in small groups with hands-on practice using models and real patient cases under professional supervision.

Graduates may work in private clinics, public health centres, schools, or dental companies. Practicing requires membership in the Order of Dental Hygienists of Quebec. The diploma allows direct entry into university programmes, including a Bachelor of Nursing at Laval University.