Dental Hygiene, Associate of Applied Science- DH13
The Dental Hygiene associate degree curriculum maximizes the integration of and promotes the interrelationship between general education, biomedical science, dental science, dental hygiene science, and clinical practice assignments of preventive dental hygiene services. The range of services performed by hygienists varies from state to state and may include cleaning and polishing teeth, examining the head, neck, and oral areas for signs of disease, educating patients about oral hygiene, expose and process radiographs, applying fluoride and sealants. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam (NBDHE) the clinical board examination -Central Regional Dental Testing Services (CRDTS) and/or the American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) for Dental Hygiene Students.
This is a competitive admissions program. Please see the Admissions section of the Student Handbook/Catalog for more information .
Curriculum Outline
All pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to competitive admissions. Pre-requisite and occupational courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better.
Pre- Requisites
Taken prior to competitive admissions (34)
Dental Hygiene Occupational Courses (49)
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
DHYG 2010 | Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture | 2 |
DHYG 2020 | Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab | 2 |
DHYG 2110 | Biochemistry and Nutrition Fundamentals for the Dental Hygienist | 2 |
DHYG 2200 | Periodontology | 3 |
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
Total Credit Hours: 83