Student Catalog 2017-2018
Dental Hygiene Technology
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[Alexander, Nick; Davidson, Julie; Lindsey, Tiffany; Shoffner, Camille]
(Associate of Applied Science)
The Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. It is designed to train a person for technical work in a dental office. Dental Hygiene services are provided under the supervision of a licensed dentist and are governed by the state dental practice acts. The services which constitute dental hygiene practice may include, but are not limited to: obtaining patient’s dental and medical histories; counseling patients on dental care; supervising oral hygiene practices; removing stains and deposits from teeth; exposing, processing, mounting, and reading dental radiographs; applying certain topical agents; and performing other services relating to mouth care.
Completion of the Pre-Dental Hygiene curriculum does not guarantee acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Program. Enrollment is limited.
Students are required to first enroll in a year (36 hours) of pre-dental hygiene courses. A student must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each course in the Pre-Dental Hygiene curriculum to qualify for admission.
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