Dental Hygiene Program
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Admission Criteria & Information Session Information
Admission Criteria
Dental Hygiene Information Sessions
Thursday - September 24, 2009 at 2:00 pm - Applied Technologies Bldg. - Auditorium
Wednesday - October 14, 2009 at 5:30 pm - Applied Technologies Bldg. - Auditorium
Wednesday - November 18, 2009 at 5:30 pm - Applied Technologies Bldg. - Auditorium |
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The Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community.
Students will learn to prepare the operatory, take patient histories, note abnormalities, plan care, teach oral hygiene, clean teeth, take x-rays, apply preventive agents, complete necessary chart entries, and perform other procedures related to dental hygiene care.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure which are required to practice dental hygiene.
Employment opportunities include dental offices, clinics, schools, public health agencies, industry, and professional education. |
