Dental hygiene Degree

Dental Hygiene Degree

The Dental Hygiene Program is a nine quarter, sequenced, full time program. You must maintain a 2.0 average (a "C" equivalent) or better in all Dental Hygiene and Allied Health courses in order to proceed to the next quarter in the program of study. There is classroom instruction, laboratory demonstration, and clinical experience. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the National Board Exam for Dental Hygiene and the State Board Exam for Dental Hygiene.

Courses in the Dental Hygiene Program are offered in designated sequence to prepare students for patient care. Students must earn 70% or better in all courses before proceeding to the next sequenced quarter.

A grade of less than 70% in any course will require that the student withdraw from the Dental Hygiene program sequence and apply for readmission to the next scheduled class with all other applicants. There is no guarantee of readmission. The program has a competitive admission process due to limited space and a high demand for the program. Students will be selected at the end of each summer quarter to begin the program in October (fall quarter).

Career Information and Occupational Outlook:

The links below are to external databases of career and occupational information provided by organizations outside of Columbus Technical College, and will open in new windows.

• Dental Hygienists: O*Net
• Dental Hygienists: Occupational Outlook Handbook

Program Admission Requirements:

1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED Scores.
2. Be at least 16 years old.
3. No provisional and/or special admission students considered for the program.
4. Complete prerequisite courses by the end of summer quarter.
5. Submit proof of paid or volunteer time in dental office (minimum 20 hours), Letter of Intent and Personal Data Form.
6. Complete a short essay addressing, "Why I want to become a Dental Hygienist". This must be in applicant's handwriting.
7. Supply current, documented immunization record prior to program admission. Current physical and dental exam are required after you are admitted to the Dental Hygiene Program.
8. Hepatitis B immunization series must be started upon acceptance.

All requested items must be submitted to the Dental Hygiene Program Administrative Assistant on or before the deadline date of July 15 each year (this deadline has been extended to July 30 for 2009). 

Estimated Cost:

Estimated costs are subject to change without notice. Tuition, fees and books are not included.

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Other supplies and materials for classes:

Items needed for clinic supplies which may be purchased off campus (K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc.):

Hand mirrors (6" across), Hand magnifying glass (at least 3" across), Black pens, Red/blue pencils, #2 lead pencils, Cart with drawers (specific type), Two pair of safety glasses, clipboard.

A computer is used for CD/ROM and Internet access. (Personal purchase optional)

Throughout the two years of your clinical studies, you will be responsible for purchasing gloves and face masks/shields as well as other disposables used in the clinical setting. Vendor names may be obtained from the program office. Prices are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Courses taken at other institutions are paid at the other institution's rates.

Curriculum:

*Courses ranked for admission

**BIO 2117 is a substitute for DHY 1130

Last updated: August 3, 2009.

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