Dental Hygiene - Lake Washington Technical College

Dental Hygiene from Lake Washington Technical College is a Campus Associate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Dental Hygiene AAS degree prepares the student for employment as a dental hygienist including the expanded duties allowed by Washington State Law. This program has received accreditation status from the Commission on Dental Accreditation which allows students, upon graduation, to take the National Board Examination and the clinical licensing examination in the state where she or he plans to practice. Clinical experience is provided at the Lake Washington Technical College dental clinic under the supervision of licensed dentists and licensed dental hygienists. Additional clinical experience occurs in a variety of off-campus settings located in the greater Seattle area. There is a formal admissions process for entry into this program. The curriculum in the Dental Hygiene program consists of seven quarters, including a six-week summer quarter of full-time professional and clinical education preceded by 57 credits of prerequisite courses. The prerequisite science courses must be at least seven years current upon program entry; be measured by a proficiency examination; or be waived by special petition to the Dental Hygiene Director. The dental hygiene courses must be taken successively. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length. Dental Hygiene AAS degree graduates will: be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field be prepared to complete all licensing exams required to practice in Washington State demonstrate Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication, Global and Cultural Awareness, and Technical and Information Literacy skills View more details on Lake Washington Institute of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.