dental hygiene

Program Description:
18-month program will train you in a number of disciplines which include: assessing the needs of dental hygiene clients, the planning, implementation and evaluation of oral disease prevention and the promotion of overall oral health care.


Course Outline:
Introduction to Psychology
Computer Application & Skills
Microbiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Histology & Embryology
Dental Anatomy
Medical Emergencies
Dental Hygiene Theory I
Dental Hygiene Clinical I
Oral Health Education 
Pharmacology
Dental Radiography Theory I
Dental Radiography Clinic I
Dental Materials Lab
Dental Radiography Interpretation 
Gerontology
Oral Pathology 


Length of Program: 18 Months
Median Annual Salary: $62k (Payscale.com)