Denturism Program (S101)
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Denturists for over 40 years.
Program Overview
Students in the Denturism program are educated within the guidelines of the denturist’s scope of practice. This includes assessment, treatment planning, design, fabrication and maintenance of various dental prostheses and oral devices.
Full Description
The Denturism program prepares students to provide care as independent oral health care professionals.
This program is approved by the College of Denturists of Ontario (CDO). In addition the program is currently accredited by Accreditation (EQual) Canada.
Utilizing the denturism model of care, students will learn to:
- assess a patient's health history and oral health conditions
- design a treatment plan
- take impressions
- complete procedures to fabricate the construction of removable partial or full dentures
Students will also provide services related to:
- denture repairs
- relines
- removable oral devices
In addition, students will learn techniques in the fabrication of implant overdentures through simulation.
The program consists of a challenging curriculum, including academic, clinical and laboratory skills. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional education whereby students learn to function within a collaborative oral health-care team. Students are to assume responsibility for ensuring the client base required to participate in the clinical component of the program.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the CDO provincial qualifying examination. (NOTE: Additional fees apply.) Successful completion of the examination is one of the requirements to be registered to practice as a denturist in the province by the CDO. Visit the CDO for further information about the registration process in Ontario.
Your Field Education Options
This three-year program offers valuable field experience that includes both on-site and off-site opportunities.
During the first year, students will spend time developing comprehensive lab skills that they will draw upon for the remainder of the program and throughout their future careers.
In the second year, students will build upon that foundation as they start working directly with patients, under the supervision of regulated oral health-care professionals, at our nearly 40,000 square foot, state-of-the-art WAVE Dental Clinic.
In the final year, students will continue to develop their skills by treating a broad range of clients who have complex oral health-care needs. Students can expect this work to be located both at our on-site WAVE Dental Clinic and off-site with a field partner.
PLEASE NOTE: Clinical hours include early mornings that can extend into the evening. Students are responsible for finding their own field experience opportunities and are required to get pre-approval of the placement site from program faculty.
Interested in this program but need more competitive marks? Consider enrolling in the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (A108) program. This program will help you develop new and strengthen existing skills in math, biology, chemistry, physics, and communication. NOTE: While successful graduates of the (A108) program will be eligible to apply to this advanced diploma, it does not guarantee entry into this program.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 1025 | Complete Dentures Laboratory Practice I |
| DENT 1040 | Complete Dentures Laboratory Theory I |
| DENT 1052 | Dental Anatomy |
| DENT 1165 | Dental Materials for the Denturist |
| BIOL 1008 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
| COMM 1000 | Introduction to College Communication |
| or | |
| COMM 2000 | Communicating Across Contexts |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT 1038 | Head and Neck Anatomy |
| DENT 1027 | Complete Dentures Laboratory Practice II |
| DENT 1041 | Complete Dentures Laboratory Theory II |
| DENT 1105 | Infection Prevention and Control |
| DENT 1106 | Partial Dentures Theory and Lab I |
| BIOL 1011 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
| COMM 2000 | Communicating Across Contexts (if necessary) |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 2007 | Practice/Partial Dentures II |
| DENT 2013 | Radiographic Interpretation |
| DENT 2015 | Complete Dentures Clinical Theory I (full-year course) |
| DENT 2052 | Clinical Practice I (full-year course) |
| DENT 2054 | Communication and Cultural Competency |
| HIST 1003 | Periodontology, Histology and Embryology |
| NUTR 1112 | Nutrition |
| PATH 1019 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I |
SEMESTER 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 2015 | Complete Dentures Clinical Theory I (full-year course) |
| DENT 2052 | Clinical Practice I (full-year course) |
| DENT 2053 | Introduction to Digital Dentures |
| PATH 1004 | Oral Pathology I |
| PATH 1020 | Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II |
| DENT 2055 | Gerontology For The Denturist |
| DENT 2056 | Advanced Partial Denture Theory |
| ISHU 1305 | Indigenous Studies |
SEMESTER 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 2038 | Oral Pathology II |
| DENT 3004 | Clinical Practice II (full-year course) |
| DENT 3020 | Removable Implant Prosthodontics for the Denturist I |
| DENT 3021 | Removable Prosthodontic Theory and Applications (full-year course) |
| DENT 3026 | Community Placement (full-year course) |
| DENT 3023 | Jurisprudence, Ethics and Professional Responsibilities |
SEMESTER 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 3004 | Clinical Practice II (full-year course) |
| DENT 3006 | Removable Implant Prosthodontics for the Denturist II |
| DENT 3021 | Removable Prosthodontic Theory and Applications (full-year course) |
| DENT 3026 | Community Placement (full-year course) |
| DENT 3040 | Managing a Denturist Practice |
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Practise in a professional, competent and ethical manner within the defined scope of practice and consistent with current regulations and standards of practice.
- Assess and evaluate patients’ oral health status using determinants of health and risk analysis to identify denturism needs, support treatment decisions and provide appropriate referrals to other health care professionals as required.
- Design, implement and evaluate a range of primary, interceptive, therapeutic, preventative and ongoing oral health-care services to meet the unique needs of patients.
- Design, fabricate, insert and maintain a variety of dental prostheses and oral devices.
- Identify, select, implement and evaluate quality assurance standards and protocols that contribute to a safe and effective working environment.
- Establish and maintain professional and interprofessional relationships that contribute to patient care, safety and positive health-care outcomes within the scope of practice of denturists.
- Facilitate the development of specific oral health attitudes, knowledge, skills and behaviours in patients by selecting and utilizing principles of teaching and learning.
- Develop and present a model for a denturist practice that addresses relevant business principles, current legislation and standards of practice.
- Develop ongoing reflective professional development strategies and plans related to realistic career goals in the profession.
- Integrate theory, principles, concepts and relevant research into competent denturism practice.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
*Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of the program starting in the Fall of 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in the Fall 2023 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2023. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2024 and at later dates.
† There will be additional costs to the program in each year of study, including textbooks, appropriate laboratory/clinical attire, sundries and personal protective equipment. There is a minimal fee for some equipment on loan to the student during the academic year.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid webpages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U) – A grade of 70 per cent or higher is required
- grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U) – a grade of 60 per cent or higher is required
- grade 11 biology (C or U) or grade 12 (U) – a grade of 70 per cent or higher is required.
- grade 11 chemistry or physics (U) or grade 12 chemistry or physics (C or U) - A grade of 60 per cent or higher is required*
Please note: The manual dexterity test is no longer required for this program.
** Mature Student Status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, math or biology, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English or math.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
International student applicants please note that you must be a Canadian citizen or have permanent status to work as a denturist in Ontario. Please visit the College of Denturists of Ontario for more information regarding the qualifying examination and Certificates of Registration.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR S101
Pre-placement Health Form
- Upon confirmation of acceptance into this program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for the program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- For further details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the pre-placement website
Police Vulnerable Sector Check (must be valid annually)
- In compliance with the requirements of our onsite clinic and our placement partners, all students in this program are required to have a Police Vulnerable Sector Check completed, and this check must be renewed annually before entering into field or clinical placement.
- The police vulnerable sector check process typically takes two to three months, but under some circumstances can take four to eight months.
This is required to protect the clientele of our placement partner agencies, who are considered "vulnerable persons" under the law.
- Students are responsible for ensuring that the Police Vulnerable Sector Check covers appropriateness for "individuals being employed and/or volunteering who will be working with vulnerable person(s)."
- Students are required to keep the original copy of their Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Students who are unable to provide a "clear" Police Vulnerable Sector Check may not be able to start their field or clinical placement and therefore may be unable to complete the program. Students who are not eligible to attend their practice placement due to a "not clear" status will jeopardize their progress in the program.
- Failure to meet the requirements for field placement will prevent students from completing the program and/or securing employment.
- The fees for the police record check vary and must be paid by the student. For more information, please visit the pre-placement website
Covid-19 vaccination is highly recommended for oral health care workers and those working with vulnerable populations. Hospitals, long term care facilities and some community agencies continue to require COVID-19 vaccines for placements. Students who are not vaccinated may not be able to attend external clinical or field placements. As a result, this may pose a risk of meeting the requirements for program completion.
The onsite WAVE (Wellness, Applied Learning, Visionary, Education) dental clinic will not require vaccination but is highly recommended. Use of PPE will be required in all onsite clinics.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
Contact sdhprograms@georgebrown.ca for information about the Denturism program.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
