DENTAL HYGIENE

Academic Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Provide an official Ontario Secondary School Diploma and transcript successfully completing the following courses:
  • Grade 11 or 12 English (C or U) – minimum 70%
  • Grade 11 or 12 Math (C or U) – minimum 70%
  • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U) – minimum 70%
  • Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C or U) – minimum 70%

Note: Equivalent (EQV) will not be accepted for the courses listed above, final grade is required

Additional

Applicants may also submit a transcript from a 1-year Post Secondary program (such as Dental Assistant, Pre Health, Dental Administration, etc.) along with their High School Transcript.

Note: A 1-year program alone does not meet the admissions requirements. Applicants must also meet the High School (OSSD) requirements listed above.

AND/OR Equivalent

• Provide an official college or university transcript in a program that is at least 2 continuous academic years in length
• the official transcript shows graduation date and final GPA
• If educated outside of Canada, an assessment report from the International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES) of all qualifications obtained with a certified copy of the individual course descriptions for each post-secondary courses taken
• The language of instruction is English, applicants whose first language is not English must either complete at least a combination of two years of full-time academic study in a country where English is the first language (Canada), or provide evidence of having achieved an appropriate standard in a recognized test of English proficiency such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo.
• Provide two recommendation letters
• Attend Pre Admissions Testing Day that consists of: interview, online entrance exam, reading and writing assessments

Mature Students (21+) with no High School Diploma

If you are age 21 or older as of the first day of classes, and do not have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, you may be considered for admission as a mature student. You must meet all specific admission requirements (courses, Pre-Admissions testing, etc.) for the program to which you are applying.

All official transcripts and diplomas must be sent to the college in a sealed and stamped envelope directly from your High School and/or Post Secondary School. An electronic version can be accepted if sent directly from the school.

How to Apply

Next Intake:

Accepting Applications:

Step 1. Fill out the online application form: click here. A member of the Admissions team will send you communication once your application is received and reviewed.

Step 2. Each applicant will receive access information for their online profile. Instructions to upload your recommendation letter and English test (if required) will be provided by email from an admissions member.

Step 3. All supporting transcripts must be sent to the Admissions Team directly from the school by email or by physical mail.

All original assessment reports (WES or ICAS) must be physically mailed to the Admissions Team.

Mailing Address:
Southern Ontario Dental College
Administrative Building
253 Wilson Street East
Ancaster, ON L9G 2B8

Please Note:
Official transcripts can be emailed directly to: admissions@sodentalcollege.com from the following for example:

• Guidance Department (High School)
• Registrar Department (Post Secondary)
• MyCreds (Post Secondary)
• TVO ILC (High School)

Step 4. Once all documents have been received and assessed, the Admissions Officer will book the Pre Admissions Test with each applicant and charge the application fee.

Application fee: $250

Admissions Requirements:

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age and provide the following:

1. Document #1
   • Depending on your highest level of education achieved, you must provide an official Canadian transcript from one of the following:
     • High School
     • 2-year or longer Program
2. Other
   • If your education was completed outside of Canada, you must submit an assessment report from WES or ICAS and an English proficiency such as IELTS or Duolingo
3. Additional
   • 1-year Program
4. Document #2
   • Two letters of recommendation from a professional such as:
     • Current or previous Manager
     • Current or previous Supervisor
     • Teacher
     • Instructor
     • Mentor
     • Volunteer Coordinator

The letter of recommendation should reflect the applicant’s suitability to pursue studies in a career in the dental field.

Pre-Admissions Testing

Applicants who meet our admissions requirements will be invited to complete Pre-Admissions testing.

Pre-Admissions Testing:

• Online Entrance Exam
• Interview
• Reading & Writing Assessments

Online Entrance Exam
Applicants are required to write an entrance exam that is designed to assess their general knowledge and problem-solving aptitude.

This exam will cover some of these skill areas:

• English Vocabulary
• Mathematics
• Reasoning
  Note: There are no study guides for this exam. The online entrance exam consists of 50-questions which are to be completed within 12 minutes.

Interview
Applicants will be required to complete an interview with our admissions team.

Reading & Writing Assessments
Applicants will be required to complete timed comprehensive English exams.

Fees

The Dental Hygiene Program is 82-weeks in duration.

Application fee – $250 (will be charged upon applying).

Contact programinfo@sodentalcollege.com for tuition fees.

Tuition for this program includes:

• All required textbooks
• A complete set of periodontal instruments
• 1 dental model (typodont)
• 1 pair of scrubs
• 1 lab coat
• 1 set of safety glasses
• In-class resource materials (handouts, etc.)

Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify.