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.
Dental hygienists are oral health professionals who, under the supervision of a dentist, provide preventive, educational, clinical and therapeutic services to help the public develop and maintain good oral health. A dental hygienist may work in private dental offices, dental clinics, public health agencies, hospitals, nursing homes, school districts or dental hygiene schools. Most dental hygiene programs are associate degree programs of which the...
Student dental hygienists focus on the assessment, control, and prevention of dental disease. They learn to inspect the mouth and remove deposits and stains from teeth. They are trained to expose and process dental x-rays and counsel patients in preventive dental care. They work as a member of a dental health team. Graduates find employment in public and private dental practices, overseas, hospitals, research, and community dental health facilities....
Mission: Graduates of the Dental Hygiene program will have mastered the skills and knowledge necessary to gain employment in dental offices for hygiene functions and management. Students in the Dental Hygiene program will participate in planned and supervised experiences directed toward performing dental hygiene diagnosis and assessment with precision, safety and efficiency. They will demonstrate hygiene skills and integrate these skills into the...
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