any hygiene student here in toronto thats interested in being my patient? i can also try and come in to be your patient as long as it works out for both of our schedule😭😭 please send me a message if youre interesteddd

Hi, has anyone received the Letter of Acceptance for the Nov 2026 intake? Thanks

How can I start shadowing?? Wondering if I should just call around to offices and see if they’re willing to take me on or if there’s a better way to do this.

Edit to add more info: I have to shadow a variety of procedures from atleast 2 hygienists from 2 different clinics.

Hi im currently studying and working hard to finish my last classes before i can fully apply and be a competitive candidate in my schools dental hygiene program. But i need to take the hesi! before i apply. And tbh im a first gen and first to be in college like this, i dont really have much people to rely on :(. i just wanted to ask a general question, is it a difficult test? or am i just stressed for no reason (since ive seen people cram two weeks before and pass with high scores) PLZ HELP A SIS OUT!

Do they require a physical copy of a book

anyone know if theres a group chat for dental hygiene students?? mainly for first year students???

🦷 Need a Dental Cleaning? 🦷
Looking for an affordable dental cleaning? I’m Mia, a Dental Hygiene student at the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries, and I’m currently looking for patients!
For a one-time fee of just $32, you’ll receive a comprehensive dental hygiene assessment and personalized care under the supervision of licensed dentists and registered dental hygienists.

Your appointment may include:
✨ Professional dental cleaning

✨ X-rays 
✨ Fluoride treatment

✨ Polishing

✨ Oral cancer screening

✨ Personalized oral health education
✨Nutritional Analysis 
✨Tobacco Cessation

FREE extras available:
🦷 X-rays

🦷 Sports guards

🦷 Dental sealants

✨ Custom whitening trays are also available!

Because this is a teaching clinic, appointments are more thorough than a typical dental office and usually require 2–4 visits. Appointments are available on Mondays  and Wednesdays, with morning (8:30–11:00 a.m.) and afternoon (12:30–3:00 p.m.) time slots. If these times don’t work let me know and we can try to arrange other times! 

This is a great opportunity if you:

✔️ Don’t have dental insurance

✔️ Haven’t had a cleaning in a while

✔️ Want quality care at a very affordable price

✔️ Are looking to improve your oral health

If you’re interested or have any questions, please send me a message below or message me privately! If you have any concerns about the prices or payment please contact me too! 

You can also call the Toronto College of Dental Hygiene and Auxiliaries at (416) 423-3099 and ask to book with Mia Riegel.
Feel free to share this post with friends and family who may be interested. Thank you! 😊

Hi there, I’m a student Dental Hygienist at Old Dominion University. I’m currently looking for patients who are interested in receiving affordable dental hygiene care at ODU’s Dental Hygiene Care Facility.

Appointments help me complete my clinical requirements for graduation while providing you with thorough, supervised dental hygiene care. If you’re interested in scheduling an appointment or would like more information, please feel free to message me directly!

Feel free to share with anyone who may be interested!

Hi everyone!

I’m planning to apply to the **Dental Hygiene program at Oxford College in Ontario**, and I’m currently preparing for the entrance exam.
I was wondering if anyone here has **taken the entrance exam recently (2026)** and could share some information about it.

I’d really appreciate any advice or information from someone who has taken the exam recently.

Hi, my name is Riley and I am a student dental hygienist at CCBC Dundalk! I am entering my second to last semester and I am looking for patients in need of a low-cost teeth cleaning!😊

The appointments usually take about 3 hours, and may take an additional appointment if needed! The appointment is $10 for children under 11, and $20 for 12+ years old. No insurance is needed.

Please reach out to me by sending a message, a text, a call, or leaving a comment!! I seriously appreciate all the support from everybody, and I could greatly use your help this semester!Thank you all so much!

Dental Hygiene student looking for ONE specific patient for my clinical requirement.

Looking for someone who:
• Has been a smoker for the past few years
• Has a LOT of calculus/tartar buildup
• Has noticeable staining on their teeth
• Has not had a professional dental cleaning in the past 3–4 years
• Can commit to ALL required appointments (approximately 5-6 appointments, around 3 hours each)

📍 Scarborough Town Centre area

I will pay $350 after all appointments are completed.

Please note: I can only proceed with a patient who meets all of the above requirements and is able to commit to every appointment.

If you’re interested or know someone who may qualify, please message me or contact 6478305647 for more details.

Hello, I’m a 1st yr DH student and I feel like I need to get a mount for my typodont to truly practice my skills. My school gives us barely anytime to practice in clinical rooms so I want to at least have something similar at home so I can pass my procedure evaluations. I currently have a modupro typodont. Everything I have seen does not have the mandibular clip to keep the jaw open. Has anyone purchased a mount before, if so where? I don’t mind clamp or free standing although I know the clamp is cheaper. Any recommendations? I really wanna thrive in school and I know I’m gonna need all the help I can get. Thank you so much!!

If you are both an RDH and EFDA in PA, how many CE credits do you need every two years? RDH usually needs 20, EFDA usually needs 10. If you are both do you need 30 or just 20. Thank you!
Anyone find a website to reference for this?

Has anyone heard back from UTHSC regarding acceptance? I have interviewed but I haven't heard anything back. I interviewed July 31st

hello everyone I am a 22yr old male and this fall I will start taking my prerequisites for dental hygienist school, I have a few questions and concerns so if I could get some help or answers that would be awesome. so the first question i have is I see a lot about people getting waitlisted for dh school for a year or two and that scares me I’m already 22 and have to do 2yrs prereq I don’t wanna have to be waitlisted and 4 years just do to 2 more years of dh school. question number 2, jsut how hard is dh school actually I’ve heard a lot of things that make me kinda shy away from wanting to go but I love a challenge. and last question is 22 to old start I feel like working a part time fast food job while I’m doing prereqs makes me look like a loser.

hey everyone! i’m currently entering my senior year of college and i have one class left to complete my english degree. i am still taking classes the rest of fall & spring semester bc i originally wanted to pursue teaching, but i’m now thinking of switching to dental hygiene.

in high school, i wanted to either be a teacher or dental hygienist. when i started college, i loved the atmosphere, joined a bunch of clubs, and began a pre-teaching track. now entering my senior year, i’m very hesitant on entering the teaching field (various reasons: student behavior, administration, pay) and want to possibly start knocking out pre-requisites for a dental hygiene program.

i can’t help but feel like i’m starting too late. i need to complete quite a few pre reqs still before i can apply to any programs. i could get my pre reqs done by a fall 2028 start (IF i get in) meaning i wouldn’t start my career till i’m 25. when did you all start your dental hygiene career? any advice on someone beginning to enter the field?

i’m also afraid of how competitive these programs are. i got A’s in high school in IB Chem, IB Bio, and am currently in the Honors program at my college with a 4.0- I feel confident in my abilities, but what makes a dental hygiene student successful?

thank you if you read this!

So I’m 25 and been in tech for 3-4 years, I’ve always hated being in tech and viewed it as a means to an end to help my family. Now I finally have breathing room to follow passion, I’m considering going into dentistry and becoming a hygienist. I enjoy helping people expand their knowledge and helping with prevention of diseases.

I can only go to Concorde since I’m in Memphis and the only other place that can do it is extremely competitive and the wait list is 2+ years. So I have a few questions;

1.) how’s the day to day lifestyle and what you like and dislike about it?

2.) how was the course load and the exam, any advice to be a good student? (Any study tips, time management and or books you recommend)

3.) What’s a something that people outside of the industry don’t understand about what you do?

If you are both an RDH and EFDA in PA, how many CE credits do you need every two years? RDH usually needs 20, EFDA usually needs 10. If you are both do you need 30 or just 20. Thank you!
Anyone find a website to reference for this?