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Degrees, certificates, licences, apprenticeships and micro-credentials — with the provider, the occupations each leads to, and the Credential Transparency Identifier where one is published. Or browse a state or partner library.
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-093c624a-9bd0-46cd-8b93-8120426dfd53The Dental Hygiene (DH) program prepares the student to provide comprehensive therapeutic oral health care and preventative education directly to diverse population groups in both clinical and community environments. An integral part of the dental team, the dental hygienist provides valuable oral he …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-0ce497be-6070-4fdf-8891-9cfbdded83feIf you are interested in pursuing a career in the health care industry as a dental hygienist, then look into BTCs Dental Hygiene program. Youll learn the clinical skills and core professional values needed to launch a rewarding dental hygiene career in private and public settings, such as dental off …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-25b9d32a-6111-4c1c-bee9-5795f77dc19cLearn to perform the techniques that protect patients against decay and disease. Practical training will conclude in a working dental clinic, where students are taught to provide a variety of dental services to patients under the supervision of a licensed dentist and registered dental hygienist.
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-389960cb-02c3-4056-ae28-0dbda5b13635Dental Hygiene program of study prepares students to become preventive health professionals who provide educational and clinical services to support oral health. These services include: evaluation; charting oral disease and conditions; removing deposits from teeth; exposing and processing dental rad …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-43deced6-90db-4c39-a77b-e386a932f3c8A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; de …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-47613446-2f76-49b2-95d4-24891577ba2eDental Hygiene has as its primary focus on the health needs of all individuals - needs ranging from high level of wellness to states of illness, disability and impending death. Therefore, education in the Dental Hygiene program is based on a specialized body of knowledge and skills related to mainta …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-4953b62a-5a36-4fd6-8d63-f2538da87749An instructional program that prepares individuals to practice the cleaning of teeth and related oral health therapies, either independently or in collaboration with dentists. Includes instruction in basic preventive oral health care, oral health education, dental hygiene therapy, initial periodont …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-4c19f469-40b0-4945-a892-ec844f2eeee9The Dental Hygiene curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for positions in general and specialty dental offices, hospitals, schools, public health agencies and industrial agencies. Students are trained in educational methods and preventive clinical services that qualify them as dental health e …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-4c8df882-79e3-4fd8-bed3-8b5c723ce53aThis program prepares students for careers as dental hygienists. Dental hygienists focus on preventing and treating oral diseases - both to protect teeth and gums and also to protect patients' total health. The primary career setting is private dental practice; however, careers in public health sa …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-4cd5d4da-7b7c-41af-bfd6-cdf66e8ff636Successful completion of this accredited program leads to an associate in applied science degree and is designated as an extended degree program in which the student must complete a minimum of 73 credit hours. The program prepares selected individuals through theory, clinical and community experienc …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-732313e3-83f9-4d1f-84ef-5b4eee922e99Successful completion of the program leads to an Associate in Applied Science degree and grants you eligibility to take the licensing examinations necessary to practice. This program is a three-year program, the first year is the pre-professional year, the second and third years are devoted to the …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-79a00e85-d2c7-4793-b598-6e91a6a659beA program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; de …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-7ac6b21b-dc7c-48d0-9de0-0dccae6d32dbservices to patients. Major responsibilities include assessing a patient's health history, examining the teeth and oral structures, removing plaque biofilm, calculus and stain from the teeth, taking intraoral radiographs and educating patients in oral self-care practices. Graduates are prepared to p …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-7ddb2248-f4b5-45e2-b92c-392f15d12dafThis program prepares students to take the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination and State Board Licensing Examination. Selection of applicants is made on a competitive basis. Clinic experience is included in the program. Students take courses in the basic sciences, liberal arts and general educ …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-7ec8cf02-34b2-40d9-9655-08d85a5bb620An instructional program that prepares individuals to practice the cleaning of teeth and related oral health therapies, either independently or in collaboration with dentists. Includes instruction in basic preventive oral health care, oral health education, dental hygiene therapy, initial periodont …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-8d3ca27a-4f96-4f78-8746-7a3b09bf1897The Dental Hygiene Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for careers in the Dental industry. Shoreline Community College works closely with local advisory committees and industry professionals to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in de …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-94faf104-a826-4c66-8115-55c9a3d7f176The dental hygiene program is a limited access, selective admissions program designed to assist students in developing and mastering basic clinical competencies and theoretical concepts of dental hygiene practice. Graduates will receive an A.S. degree in Dental Hygiene and will be eligible to apply …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-960479d7-60cf-40e9-a639-62bc21b1d324Dental hygienists examine, clean and polish teeth, note conditions of decay, disease and deviations from normal oral health. They administer local anesthetics, place temporary and permanent fillings, take impressions of teeth, give fluoride treatments, apply sealants, and take and process X-rays.
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-961beb8f-f91d-4579-8144-ddbd8b85a7abDental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases of the teeth and gums, and protection of patients’ total health. As part of dental hygiene services, dental hygienists perform oral healthcare assessments that include the following: patients’ …more
Associate's Degree
Dental Hygiene
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ce-a006030e-9bb7-471f-a903-848389b2f0eeThe program prepares the student to provide preventive dental hygiene care in dental offices, clinics, and educational or health care institutions. Registered Dental Hygienists (RDH) work as part of the dental health team to provide preventive health care for each patient. Responsibilities include o …more