Help people smile brighter as a denturist
Denturism Ontario College Advanced Diploma program
Develop your specialized skills in our public clinic. Become a dental health entrepreneur or work with dental specialists and oral surgeons.
Program information
Program description
As a regulated health care professional, youĀ develop knowledge consistent with a denturistās scope of practice, in particular assisting clients in achieving a beautiful smile. As a student Denturist, you use a problem-solving framework basing all decisions, judgmentsĀ and interventions on current theory and research. An emphasis is placed on interprofessional education, learning to work within a collaborative oral health-care team, and training in clinicalĀ aspects related to your new field of study, including complete andĀ partial prosthetics, immediate dentures, and implants.Ā YouĀ employ technologies to designĀ and fabricate digital dentures with the help of design software, scanners, printers and mills.Ā Legal and ethical responsibilities, with an understanding of business practices relatedĀ toĀ self-employment are stressed and an important part of becoming an independent health care practitioner.
Intake information
Start date | Campus |
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Fall 2025 | Barrie |
Tuition and fees
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Work-integrated learning
- This program includes a clinical placement component where youāll get clinical experience under the supervision of an experienced registered or licensed professional.
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What are the admission requirements for the Denturism program?
Denturism admission requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Math (C or U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U) or Grade 11 (U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home schoolĀ applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicantsĀ who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/
Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondaryĀ institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered forĀ admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/
Selection Process
Applicants will be assessed based on previous academic achievements in the prerequisite courses and an average of other courses within their final year of study prior to applying to the program.
Criminal Reference/Vulnerable Sector Check
Placement agencies require an up-to-date clear criminal reference check and vulnerable sector check prior to going out on placement. Students should obtain their criminal reference three months prior to placement; checks conducted earlier may not be considered current. As some jurisdictions require longer lead-time for processing, please check with the program coordinator to ensure you allow for sufficient turn-around time. It is the studentās responsibility to provide the completed document prior to placement start.
NOTE: A record of criminal offences, for which a pardon has not been granted, may prevent students from completing their placements, thereby affecting their ability to graduate.
Additional information
Clinics may require students to have updated flu shots, TB testing and Hepatitis B vaccination as well as a Police Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Screening and a check of the Pardoned Sex Offender Data Base). It is the studentās responsibility to ensure they are eligible to participate in clinical placements. The College assumes no responsibility for these matters and students should be aware that tuition will not be refunded in the event that access to a clinic is denied.
In addition to these requirements, applicants must also provide proof of a current First Aid and C.P.R. āHCPā certification, prior to the commencement of clinical courses.
Registration with the College of Denturists of Ontario (CDO) is mandatory to practice as a denturist in Ontario. Note: A history of criminal offences or charges of professional misconduct in another jurisdiction or another profession may interfere with your ability to become registered in Ontario. Should either situation apply, you are recommended to seek clarification with the CDO before applying to the Denturism program at Ā鶹ֱ²„.Ā
Applicants are advised that the clinical requirements of the program and future employment require good vision (with or without corrective lenses) and visual perception; ability to stand for prolonged periods of time and manipulate small instruments with repetitive motion. Applicants with back/neck/wrist or visual problems should discuss individual concerns with the Program Co-ordinator.Ā
What career paths can I take as a denturist?
Your Denturism diploma gives you many career opportunities
Denturists work independently, interdependently and collaboratively with health professionals and clients. Graduates may establish their own clinical practice as an independent practitioner, associate with other denturists or health care providers, or explore a variety of opportunities within the dental industry.
Accreditation
College of Denturists of Ontario
Ā鶹ֱ²„ās Denturism program has been approved by the since Nov. 2, 2017.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply for qualifying examination administered by the CDO. Successful completion of the examination is a requirement to be registered to practice as a denturist in the province of Ontario.
Registration with the CDO is a legal requirement to practice and is subject to the regulations and restrictions established by this governing body. For more information about the CDO or the registration process, please .
What courses are included in the Denturism diploma program?
Course overview
27 Program Courses
4 Clinical Practice
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the
- BIOL 1040 ā Anatomy and Physiology Introductory Concepts
- DENT 1049 ā Complete Dentures ā Introduction
- DENT 1078 ā Introduction to the Profession of Denturism
- DENT 1079 ā Orofacial Anatomy for the Denturist
- DENT 1085 ā Dental Materials
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
- Select 1 course from the General Education list during registration.
Your course delivery method(s)
In person
This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.
Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.
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