The Dental Hygiene Curriculum is designed as a two-year career program leading to the Associate in Applied Science degree. The demand for dental hygienists remains great and, recent studies published in various journals indicate that employment opportunities for dental hygienists will grow much faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2000 and beyond.
The Factors which positively influence the demand for dental hygienists include an increasing emphasis on preventive maintenance and more people keeping their teeth longer. These factors alone suggest that the demand estimates for employment should be considered conservative.
The Curriculum is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Dental Association, and all program graduates qualify as applicants for licensure to practice dental hygiene in all states.
Students are required to complete Chemistry 100 and Physical Education 148 (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) the Summer prior to Fall Class Work. The student must earn, at least, a "C" grade in Chemistry 100 to continue with fall course work.
American Dental Hygienists' Association Career Information
ADHA Career Link
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook:
Dental Hygiene
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