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AAS in Dental Hygiene
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree Program in Dental Hygiene
The program in dental hygiene consists of a flexible 78-credit curriculum
of clinical and dental sciences and liberal arts courses leading to the
Associate in Applied Science degree. Study options include a two- or three-year
day format and an evening curriculum format. On completion of the prescribed
courses, the student is qualified to take the clinical board examinations
and the Dental Hygiene National Boards, which are requirements for state
licensure.
Dental hygiene students are educated for a challenging career in a growth
profession dedicated to the prevention and detection of most diseases
of the mouth and related to the body. Most graduates of the Associate
in Applied Science Degree Program find careers in dental offices, clinics,
and hospitals.
Accreditation Status
The Dental Hygiene Program is fully accredited by the American Dental
Associaton Commission on Dental Accreditation for Dental Hygiene Education
Programs.
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