Dental Hygiene Associate of Science Degree DH23
- The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of "approval without reporting requirements"] The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission's website is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda.
At the completion of the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program of study, the student must successfully pass each of the following: National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, a state/regional practical credentialing examination, and a state board jurisprudence examination. Upon successful completion of the examinations, the graduate must obtain a dental hygiene license from each State’s Board of Dentistry for which they wish to work.
The cost of each of the examinations and licensure is not part of the cost of the program and must be paid for by the student/graduate. The Dental Hygiene program at Savannah Technical College offers a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in the dental profession. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Registered and licensed dental hygienists work in a variety of professional settings. The public is most familiar with dental hygienists in the private dental office, where they perform numerous critical services designed to detect and prevent diseases of the mouth. These include oral prophylaxis; examining the head, neck, and oral areas for signs of disease; educating patients about oral hygiene; taking and/or developing radiographs; and applying fluoride and/or sealants. In this setting, registered dental hygienists play a vital role in protecting the oral health of the American public. Program graduates receive an Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene. Dental Hygiene Technical Standards For more information on the Dental Hygiene Program, please email dentalhygiene@savannahtech.edu.
Minimum Test Scores:
Next Gen. ACCUPLACER
| Reading: |
236 |
| Writing: |
249 |
QRAS:
(Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra & Statistics) |
245 |
Curriculum
Program Courses
Area I Language Arts/Communication
Area II Social/Behavioral Sciences
Area III Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Or
And
Or
Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts (Select one)
Non General Education Degree Courses
Occupational Courses
Minimum Length of Program: 5 Semesters - Once formally admitted to program
Total Credit Hours: 83