Program Overview

Dental Hygiene Program

The Dental Hygiene program at Dalhousie University offers hands-on experience working with patients, combined with the latest equipment and technology, to prepare students for a career as a dental hygienist.

Program Types

• Bachelor
• Entry-to-practice

Faculty and Location

• Faculty: Dentistry
• Location: Halifax

Program Start and Options

• Program Start: September
• Program Options:
  • Course-based
  • Practicum

Why Choose This Program?

The Bachelor of Dental Hygiene (BDH) program at Dalhousie University emphasizes technology, hands-on experience, and applications used in the career, such as digital patient health records. Students learn in state-of-the-art facilities, including Dalhousie's dental clinic, and gain experience working closely with dental students to manage patients, simulating real-world experiences.

Bachelor of Dental Hygiene (Honours)

The Bachelor of Dental Hygiene (Honours) (BDH (Hons)) program is available to students who have completed the Bachelor of Dental Hygiene (or a Diploma in Dental Hygiene) from an accredited program in Canada or the United States, plus at least 30 credit hours of university-level courses. This program can be completed as a full-time student over a one-year period or as a part-time student over a two-year period. Students gain experience in areas such as alternative practice settings, research methods, health promotion, health policy, entrepreneurship, and teaching methods.

Careers

The Bachelor of Dental Hygiene (BDH) program prepares students to become licensed dental hygienists in Canada, the United States, and Australia. The Bachelor of Dental Hygiene (Honours) (BDH (Hons)) program prepares students for alternative clinical practice sites, research, and teaching. Possible careers include:

• Clinical or mobile dental hygienist
• Health educator or advocate
• Dental health policy advisor
• Oral health researcher

Admission Requirements

Program-specific admission requirements are available.

Financial Information

Dalhousie University offers information on tuition, fees, and scholarships to support students' financial needs.

Program Options

• Standard program duration: 2-3 years
• Enrolment options:
  • Full-time (BDH, BDH (Hons))
  • Part-time (BDH (Hons))
• Delivery format: In-person

Dental Hygiene Programs

Dental Hygiene programs at Dalhousie are delivered by the School of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Dentistry.