Meet Charlotte, Graduate, Dental Hygiene

“I wanted a career that helped others in a meaningful way that also offered a stable work-life balance. My mom is a Dental Hygienist and I’ve always wanted to become one!

I was impressed the most by the support that I received from the faculty and peers in this program. When my partner passed away during the school year they really uplifted me.

The education I was given in this program is very thorough and prepared me very well and from faculty with years of experiences under their belt who I can really trust. The AC Dental Clinic prepared me for the real life challenges of a dental office. With the various types of clients that attend, I was able to have a well rounded educational experience that I wouldn’t have gotten anywhere else. It fostered interprofessional collaboration, growth of professional character and a safe learning environment.

Algonquin College has changed my life by giving women the opportunity to make a life for themselves and be proudly independent. There any many women all over the world who will never get the chance to do so and I want to take advantage of the privilege I’ve been given.

If you love helping people and getting the gunk out of small spaces, the program is for you. The program is a lot of work, but it’s not hard, not “crying at the dinner table over math equations” hard, just lots of assignments. It is important to stay organized, on task and have grit. There are times when it is overwhelming but you’ll make it through!

I’m currently preparing for the board exam hopefully working at a dental office very soon! As a Dental Hygienist I assess client conditions and health, create a detailed care plan for the client and ensure they fully consent to all their treatments, provide dental hygiene care that is most beneficial to the client, and ensure client safety.

Some of the highlights at Algonquin College are the counselling in the Student Services Centre, getting Starbucks with friends, and volunteering for the Open House!

If I could describe my experience at Algonquin College in one word it would be: Growth“

-Charlotte, Graduate, Dental Hygienist, CDHO