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Become a Dental Hygienist in 18 Months



How to Apply for Dental Hygiene

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Apply Today-Future intakes to our Program will be in February 2025, June 2025 and November 2025

Indigenous Applicant Eligibility

TCDHA is dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment that lifts and honours the Indigenous worldview and ways of knowing to support First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students who choose to study here.
For this reason, and to continue to improve our support of Indigenous students as they strive to reach their educational goals and dreams, we invite you to identify if you are of Indigenous ancestry within the meaning of the Canadian Constitutional Act of 1982.
Self-identifying Indigenous ancestry on your application for admission will allow us to stay connected throughout your college career and provide information on topics such as Indigenous student scholarships, bursaries and more.

Applicants applying must meet the following requirements:

  • Provide documentation of Indigenous heritage (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit). This could include but is not limited to, Indian or Métis status cards, official Inuit identification, official letters from Aboriginal organizations, or a combination of proof.
  • Complete the application process and the admissions test.
  • Complete the prerequisites required to be eligible for admission into the program
TCDHA reserves an additional number of seats per intake to students who fall under the
below categories:
2 Seats: Indigenous students (First Nations, Inuit, Métis)
5 Seats: International students

Limited time offer! Free entrance examination!

Next class starts:


February 3rd, 2025

Full time program: 18 months

Call us today to schedule your entrance exam and a tour of our facility.


Tel: 416-423-3099
Toll Free: 1-866-923-3099

Ask to speak to an Admissions Coordinator

Steps to enter the Dental Hygiene Program

  • Click Request Application Below
  • Complete your Edulink Admissions Profile to complete your Application Form
  • Arrange to provide Official Transcripts to the Admissions Office
  • Complete your online forms through the EduLink Admissions portal and schedule your Pre-Admission exam
  • Book your Pre-Admission Exam either through the online scheduler OR call and speak to an Admissions Coordinator
  • Successfully score 70% or above on the Entrance Test and schedule a time and date for an interview
  • Successfully complete the Interview
  • Consideration will be given to applicants with at least 1-year post-secondary education. Please download the Information Package for more information

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Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries Inc. is approved under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
Our Dental Hygiene Program has received Accreditation from The Commission on Dental Accreditation of Canada.

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