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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.

Pre-Dental Hygiene Core Curriculum

First Semester

BIO 2514 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Semester Hours
ENG 1113 - English Composition I 3 Semester Hours
PSY 1513 - General Psychology 3 Semester Hours
CHE 1313 - Principles of Chemistry 3 Semester Hours *
MAT 1233 or 1313 - Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra 3 Semester Hours

Total Hours: 16

Second Semester

BIO 2524 - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Semester Hours
FCS 1253 - Nutrition 3 Semester Hours
SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Semester Hours
SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I 3 Semester Hours
BIO 2924 - Microbiology 4 Semester Hours
Elective FINEART - Elective (Fine Arts) 3 Semester Hours

Total Hours: 20

Notes:

* Or CHE 1213 General Chemistry I/ CHE 1211 General Chemistry I Lab

Chemistry Lab is not required, but highly recommended. If considering Bachelor’s Degree, the corresponding lab will be required.

(Associate of Applied Science)

The Dental Hygiene Program is a two year Associate Degree Program. The schedule is fixed and all classes meet in the Dental Hygiene Department. Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” in each course to move into the next semester.

First Year Dental Hygiene Curriculum

First Semester

DHT 1212 - Dental Anatomy 2 Semester Hours
DHT 1115 - Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene 5 Semester Hours
DHT 1314 - Radiology 4 Semester Hours
DHT 1911 - Dental Hygiene Seminar I 1 Semester Hours

Total Hours: 12

Second Semester

DHT 1222 - Head and Neck Anatomy 2 Semester Hours
DHT 1513 - Periodontics 3 Semester Hours
DHT 1415 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I 5 Semester Hours
DHT 1921 - Dental Hygiene Seminar II 1 Semester Hours
DHT 1232 - Oral Histology and Embryology 2 Semester Hours

Total Hours: 13

Second Year Dental Hygiene Curriculum

First Semester

DHT 2425 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II 5 Semester Hours
DHT 2613 - Dental Materials 3 Semester Hours
DHT 2713 - Pharmacology 3 Semester Hours
DHT 2931 - Dental Hygiene Seminar III 1 Semester Hours
DHT 2233 - General and Oral Pathology 3 Semester Hours

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Dental Hygiene Technology

(Associate of Applied Science)

Pre-Dental Hygiene Core Curriculum

First Semester

Total Hours: 16

Second Semester

Total Hours: 20

Notes:

(Associate of Applied Science)

First Year Dental Hygiene Curriculum

First Semester

Total Hours: 12

Second Semester

Total Hours: 13

Second Year Dental Hygiene Curriculum

First Semester

Total Hours: 15

Second Semester

Total Hours: 13

Completion Award: Associate of Applied Science 89 hours

CIP: 510602