The Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene (CADH) is located in the heart of Mississauga, Ontario, just minutes west of the City of Greater Metropolitan Toronto, just south of the QEW at Hurontario Street in The Credit Valley Corporate Center. Mississauga, with a population of over 600,000 people of diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, is home to attractions such as the Living Arts Center, Civic Center, Playdium, Hershey Center and the Bradley and Benares historic museums.

Established in November 2002, CADH is a Private Career College that provides current, progressive, quality education in the growing profession of dental hygiene. The faculty is comprised of health care professionals including dental hygienists, dentists and other selected health care personnel. Individualized, instructor-led teaching is enhanced by current, state-of -the-art clinical and laboratory facilities as well as power-point presentations and demonstrations. Students also have access to a research library with internet capability, WIFI and online access to periodicals and journals through "Library World". Our faculty is comprised primarily of degreed professionals with progressive portfolios. The instructors not only specialize in their respective disciplines, but they also bring with them a superior level of experience and expertise. These exceptional attributes are necessary to enhance the progressive and evolving content of the dental hygiene program at CADH.

The administration and faculty of The Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene are pleased to announce that each of our recent graduates has not only successfully completed the National Dental Hygiene Certification Board Examination, but they continually exceeded the national overall results! The faculty and administration of CADH is very proud of these results and extends a sincere congratulations to each of the graduates.

Congratulations to the dental hygiene profession on the proclamation of Bill 171!!! As of September 1, 2007 dental hygienists are now able to provide their services, subject to College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario regulations, standards and guidelines, without an order from a dentist.

Entry Procedures

The program start dates are in May and November

Test Dates: Every Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm. “The test is approximately 3.5 hours in duration and assesses the areas of comprehension, vocabulary, quantitative concepts and spatial relations. We encourage those writing the test to confirm their seat the day before.

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.

FEE: $150.00 payable on the test day
PAYMENT METHODS: VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, INTERAC, CASH

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EARLY AS SPACE IS LIMITED.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THE CANADIAN ACADEMY of DENTAL HYGIENE WILL ACCEPT QUALIFIED APPLICANTS FROM ACROSS CANADA, THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD

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Thank you for your interest in The Canadian Academy of Dental Hygiene (CADH)

Call (905) 278-2794 OR 1-866-899-9091. For complete contact details, please visit our contact page.

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The Profession of Dental Hygiene

Dental Hygiene, one of the largest regulated health care professions, has been recognized and practiced as a profession for over fifty years. The College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) is the regulating body for dental hygienists in Ontario. CDHO is responsible for implementing and monitoring that standards of care provided by its members are acceptable and current.

A dental hygienist is a licensed primary health care professional who provides preventive, educational and therapeutic services and promotes total health through the maintenance of optimal oral health.

Employment Opportunities

As members of a dental team, graduates are prepared to help clients achieve and maintain optimal oral health. The majority of dental hygienists provide care in dental offices. However, employment opportunities are also available in hospitals, health institutions, dental and dental hygiene schools, armed forces, community health departments, government agencies, research facilities, administration, program development, consulting and dental sales.

In addition, due to the proclamation of Bill 171 in September of 2007, dental hygienists are now able to provide their services, subject to the College of Dental Hygienists of Ontario (CDHO) regulations, standards and guidelines, without an order from a dentist. Opportunities then, could be explored in the area of private dental hygiene clinics.