Dental Hygiene at George Brown Polytechnic
Ontario College Advanced Diploma · Health Sciences / Dental Health · Waterfront campus
Program code: S134
What do you need to get into George Brown Dental Hygiene?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Grade 12 English (C or U), a grade of 75 per cent or higher is required.grade 11 Math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U), a grade of 75 per cent or higher is required.grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U), a grade of 75 per cent or higher is required.grade 11 Chemistry or physics (U) or grade 12 Chemistry or Physics (C or U), a grade of 75 per cent or higher is required.Please note: Mature applicants are eligible to test for English only.Note: Domestic applicants submitting international transcripts require a Canadian equivalency evaluation for this program. This can be obtained through ICAS (International Credential Assessment Service) at icascanada.ca or WES (World Education Services) at wes.org/ca
How much does George Brown Dental Hygiene cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition and fees
- $18,100 first year, $54,200 in allThe college prints them as one figure
- Rent after first year
- $24,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Toronto, $1,023 a month
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario college diploma graduates in health professions and related programs earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's.
What careers does George Brown Dental Hygiene lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ParamedicTwo years of college, then the front line of emergency medicine.$79kTypical pay2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Pharmacy TechnicianFill and check prescriptions under a pharmacist. One to two years of college, a national exam, and a job in every town.$52kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AcupunctureHumber, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $7,984 |
| AcupunctureLoyalist, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,536 |
| Applied Nuclear Science and Radiation Safety (Optional Co-op)Algonquin, Ontario | Competitive, no average published | $2,777 |
| Assistance dentaireBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Assistance en optométrieLa Cité, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Assistant de l'ergothérapeute et Assistant du physiothérapeuteBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,758 |
| Athletic Therapy, Honours Bachelor of Applied Health SciencesSheridan, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $9,865 |
| Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,747 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: georgebrown.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with George Brown Polytechnic. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.