The program is two academic years in length with one prerequisite year of arts and science courses. Completion of the program leads to a Diploma in Dental Hygiene. The curriculum involves courses in the basic and dental sciences, clinical sciences, and behavioral sciences. Course instruction is delivered by several methods including classroom teaching, laboratory and clinical teaching, seminars, field work, and small group discussion. Experts from the community are often invited to participate in the teaching program.
Teaching is provided by dental hygiene and dental educators, basic scientists, and researchers.
Students are closely supervised by faculty members in the pre-clinical and clinic settings. Competency based learning and student based learning are emphasized in the program. Dental and basic science educators also provide instruction in the curriculum. The School will assist all applicants who seek counselling regarding admission to the program. It is only these written responses which can be considered as evidence of any advice given by the School.