Admissions - Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene Program

Start Dates: There are two intakes per calendar year: April and October.

Test Dates: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.

Test Information: The admissions test is approximately 3.5 hours in duration and assesses the areas of comprehension, vocabulary, quantitative concepts and spatial relations. CADH encourages those writing the test to confirm their seat the day before.

Fee: $175.00 payable on the day of testing.

Payment Options: VISA, Mastercard, AMEX, INTERAC, Cash

Notes:

Applicants are encouraged to apply early as space is limited.

CADH accepts qualified applicants from across Canada, the United States and abroad.

If you are unable to write the entry test at the school, please contact the Admissions Department to make arrangements to have the test delivered to your community. Applicants writing in their community will be managed on an individual basis.

Academic Requirements:

Ontario secondary school or its equivalent is required to enter the program. Specific requirements include:
- Grade 12 University Preparation English (ENG4U) minimum mark 60% OR Grade 12 College Preparation English (ENG4C) minimum mark 70%
- Grade 12 University Preparation Biology (SBI3U) minimum mark 60% OR Grade 11 College Preparation Biology (SB13C) minimum mark 70%
- Grade 12 College Preparation Chemistry (SCH4C) is highly recommended
Applicants educated in Canada but outside Ontario must have a high school diploma equivalent to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The Transcript must include the following:
- Grade 12 English
- Grade 11 Biology
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry is highly recommended.
Applicants educated outside Canada will require an education equivalent to an Ontario Secondary School Diploma, which includes English and Biology, Chemistry is highly recommended. Applicants are required to have their documents assessed by the World Education Service www.wes.org/ca. One of the following English proficiency tests will be required:
- TOEFL with an expected minimum score of 230 (computer test); 500 (paper test); 80 (internet test)
- IELTS, with a minimum score of 6.0
Successful results on The Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene entrance examination (spatial relations, mathematics and reading comprehension.

Admission is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not ensure admission into the program.

Please be advised that admission is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission into the program.

Advanced Standing and Transfer Students

Currently, students are not admitted into the program with advanced standing.

Program Requirements due at time of Registration (upon acceptance)

Proof of certification in First Aid and Basic Rescuer in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR Level C), which must be obtained in the calendar year of the scheduled start date, and renewed yearly while in the program.
Confidential current immunization report to be completed by a physician (detailed information on immunization requirements are available upon request).
Current Canada-wide criminal record police check.
Current letter from a dentist confirming the candidate is in good oral health.
Certified Dental Assisting Certificate OR a current letter from a dentist confirming that the candidate has observed dental office and dental hygiene procedures for a minimum of two days.

Application Procedure

Eligible applicants will be required to be available for an interview, in person or by phone, with a selected member of the faculty.

Students must submit official copies of all transcripts, including high school and all other records of academic work along with the completed CADH application form.

Applicants that have met the minimum academic requirements are contacted to schedule the entrance examination. The entrance examination fee of $175.00 is due at the time of testing.

For students applying with foreign education transcripts we require that your documents be assessed by the World Education Service. Please refer to their web site www.wes.org/ca. You may also require a Toefl Examination. A minimum score of 230 (computer test); 500 (paper test); 80 (internet test) is expected.

Schedule an Interview and Clinic Tour

Please call 905-278-2794 or 1-866-899-9091 or complete the following information and our admissions department will contact you to discuss your eligibility for the program.

Contact us with this simple form