Programs of Study
Dental Hygiene (A45260)
| Description | The Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to access, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community. Students will learn to prepare the operatory, take patient histories, note abnormalities, plan care, teach oral hygiene, clean teeth, take x-rays, apply preventive agents, complete necessary chart entries, and perform other procedures related to dental hygiene care. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure which are required to practice dental hygiene. Employment opportunities include dental offices, clinics, schools, public health agencies, industry, and professional education. |
| Award | The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Dental Hygiene Degree is awarded by the College upon completion of this program. |
| Admissions | Please refer to the Admission Steps for Degree Diploma, or Certificate students: • Complete a CPCC application. • Submit high school transcripts as well as any college transcripts. • Take required placement tests. • Meet with a counselor or advisor to review placement test scores, program information, and select courses for registration. • Complete and submit a dental hygiene application. • All needed Developmental Studies courses must be completed prior to acceptance. • Many courses have prerequisites or corequisites; check the Course Descriptions section for details. In any Associate Degree Health Sciences program for which there are more applicants who have completed the preadmission requirements than there are positions, admission points will be assigned according to the applicant’s documented record. Criteria for selection includes scores on standardized tests, past academic performance, and experience in the field of interest. |
| Notes | All students are required to be certified in first aid and Health Care Provider CPR (American Heart) or CPR for Professional Rescuer (American Red Cross) before entering the Dental Hygiene Program. Students must have completed at least a high school chemi |
| Contact Info | The Dental Hygiene program is in the Health Sciences Division. For more information, call 704.330.6483. |
| Web Site | www.cpcc.edu/health_sciences |
| Course Requirements |
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If are not currently admitted to the college, please check the College Catalog. |