The dental hygienist, under the direct supervision of a dentist, cleans calcareous deposits, accumulations and stains from the teeth and under the gum margins with dental instruments. The dental hygiene program is accredited by the Dental Accreditation Commission of the American Dental Association. The dental hygienist independently performs a wide range of complex tasks under the general guidance of supervisors. As a dental hygienist, feel the lymph nodes under the patient's chin for swelling or tenderness that could indicate the presence of oral cancer.
Students in the dental hygiene program will be able to take all the licensing exams before graduating and apply for the dental hygiene license upon graduation. When applying to university, you should select “Healthcare Spec Dental Hygien” as your desired program of study and “Associate in Applied Sciences” as your intended program degree. The dental hygiene program has a state-of-the-art dental clinic that serves as the program's main clinical education center. In addition, the dental hygienist provides instructions, guidance, and guidance to patients on methods to improve dental health.
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Dental Hygiene will give you the knowledge and skills to enter or advance a career in a current job.