Associate degrees in Dental Hygiene + Hygienist: A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.
Allegany College of Maryland Associate degree Dental Hygiene (AAS) | Allegany College of Maryland |
The Dental Hygiene Curriculum is designed as a two-year career program leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree. This curriculum is accredited by the Commission on Dental Hygiene, American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, (312) 440-2568. The graduates of this program qualify as applicants for licensure to practice dental hygiene in all states. The demand for the services of the dental hygienist remains great,... |
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