Dental hygienists are trained in oral hygiene procedures which they may undertake in the dental office as directed by the dentist. These include:

• Scaling and polishing teeth 

• Providing fluoride treatments 

• Providing oral hygiene instruction and counseling 

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Dental Hygiene Programs in BC

In BC a diploma in dental hygiene is required for an individual to work as a dental hygienist. Please note: a bachelor degree in dental hygiene is NOT required to work as a dental hygienist in BC. 

• Camosun College, Victoria 

• College of New Caledonia, Prince George 

• Vancouver College of Dental Hygiene, Vancouver 

• Vancouver Community College, Vancouver   

• Vancouver Island University Nanaimo   

More Information

• British Columbia Dental Hygienists' Association 

• View current job postings for hygienists