Dental Hygiene courses

George Brown College

Restorative Dental Hygiene (postgraduate) Program in George Brown College

  • Duration : 1 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : $ 14,600 CAD Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 88
  • PTE : 60


About Restorative Dental Hygiene (postgraduate) Program in George Brown College

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.

PROGRAM STANDARDS AND 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.

YOUR CAREER

Graduates are employed as restorative dental hygienists in:

  • private practice
  • public health services
  • hospitals
  • the dental industry

Academic qualification equivalents 

  • Have graduated from senior secondary school or equivalent (those applying for a postgraduate program must have graduated from a university or college).

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS             :            6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
  • TOEFL           :            88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band
  • PTE                :            60, overall minimum 55 in each skill band

George Brown College Highlights

Type of College Public
Campus Setting Urban
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Number of Campuses 3 + 3 (location/centers)
Type of programs Certifications, Diploma, Degree, and Continuing Education
Number of full-time students 32,000 +
Number of part-time students 3,000 +
%age of International Students 17%
Official Website www.georgebrown.ca

George Brown College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Student Type Tuition Fee
Canadian students 2780 - 15310 USD(two semesters)
International Students 11,320 - 23,900 USD(two semesters)

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Course Name Tuition Fee(USD)
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Residence Fees

Although rents may vary depending on quality and location, most rents listed by the Housing Service are within the following ranges:

Accommodation Type Rent
Shared Accommodation 500 - 700 USD per month
One - Bedroom Apartment 900 - 1,200 USD per month
Two - Bedroom Apartment 1,100 - 1,500 USD per month
Three - Bedroom Apartment 1,300 - 1,800 USD per month

Meal Plans

The college provide three types of meal plan options its students, the details of which are mentioned below:

Plan Name Cost
Annual Swipe & Save Plan 1700 USD
Semester Swipe & Save Plan 850 USD
Swipe & Save Reloadable Card 400 USD

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average) BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

$ 14,600

Total

$ 14,600