Dental Hygiene - Sinclair Community College

Dental Hygiene from Sinclair Community College is a Campus Associate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Working with the supervision of a dentist, dental hygienists scale, polish teeth, chart abnormalities, take radiographs, apply preventive agents, impart dental health information and take health histories. This program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, is designed to be completed in seven (7) consecutive quarters on a full-time basis. The general education courses and selected Dental Hygiene courses may be taken prior to admission to the program. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required in all courses. The student must successfully complete the application requirements as outlined in the Dental Hygiene admission packet. Life & Health Sciences admission packets may be obtained from the office of Admissions (Building 10, Room 10112). Students must submit the Life & Health Sciences application form by mail, or in person to Building 11, Room 11346. The graduate is eligible to take the Dental Hygiene National Board, the North East Regional Board or similar state boards, and to apply for state licensing. Program Outcomes Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of dental hygiene care including the ability to make ethical decisions and apply critical thinking skills. Demonstrate the ability to effecitvely communicate wtih patients, healthcare providers and the public regarding the significance of dental hgyiene care and overall health. Develop an understanding and appreciation for a diverse society in the design, development and delivery of services to address the oral health needs of local and global communities. Demonstrate competence in the provision of contemporary dental hygiene services including preventive, therapeutic and maintenance care based on individual patient needs. Display a professional commitment to continuing education and life-long learning. View more details on Sinclair Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.