Working as part of a dental team, dental hygienists treat patients needing non-surgical periodontal therapy and radiographs; apply preventive agents, provide intra- and extra-oral exams and oral hygiene instructions. Registered dental hygienists work in private dental offices, public health settings, and in higher education.
This program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, is designed to be completed in five (5) semesters on a full-time basis. The general education courses may be taken prior to admission to the program. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required to be considered for admission and a grade of C or higher is required in all program courses.
Prerequisites: ENG 1101 and ALH 1101 and BIO 1141 and BIO 1242 and DEH 1102 and Approval of Department to begin limited enrollment DEH courses.
Prerequisites: Approval of Department ENG 1101 and ALH 1101 and BIO 1141 and BIO 1242 and DEH 1102
Develop an understanding and appreciation for a diverse society in the design, development and delivery of services to address the oral health needs of local and global communities.
Demonstrate competence in the provision of contemporary dental hygiene services including preventive, therapeutic and maintenance care based on individual patient needs.
Demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of dental hygiene care, including the ability to make ethical decisions and apply critical thinking skills.
Display a professional commitment to continuing education and life-long learning.
Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with patients, healthcare providers and the public regarding the significance of dental hygiene care and overall health.
Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective
3 credit hours
ALH 1101
Introduction to Healthcare Delivery
2 credit hours
BIO 1141
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology I
4 credit hours
BIO 2205
Microbiology
4 credit hours
BIO 1242
Principles of Anatomy & Physiology II
4 credit hours
DEH 1102
Introduction to Dental Hygiene
1 credit hour
DEH 1202
Head, Neck & Dental Anatomy
3 credit hours
DEH 1203
Lab for Head, Neck & Dental Anatomy
0 credit hours
DEH 1204
Dental Hygiene Instrumentation I
4 credit hours
DEH 1205
Lab for Dental Hygiene Instrumentation I
0 credit hours
DEH 1206
Nutrition & Oral Health
2 credit hours
DEH 1302
Dental Hygiene Instrumentation II
4 credit hours
DEH 1303
Lab for Dental Hygiene Instrumentation II
0 credit hours
DEH 1304
Oral Histology & Embryology
1 credit hour
DEH 1306
General & Oral Pathology
3 credit hours
DEH 1307
Lab for General & Oral Pathology
0 credit hours
DEH 1308
Dental Radiology
3 credit hours
DEH 1309
Lab for Dental Radiology
0 credit hours
DEH 2402
Clinical Dental Hygiene I
1 credit hour
DEH 2403
Dental Hygiene Clinic I
1 credit hour
DEH 2405
Computer Applications in Dentistry
1 credit hour
DEH 2503
Lab for Pharmacology & Pain Control in Dental Practice
0 credit hours
DEH 2504
Dental Hygiene Research
2 credit hours
DEH 2506
Dental Materials
2 credit hours
DEH 2507
Lab for Dental Materials
0 credit hours
DEH 2509
Dental Hygiene Clinic II
3 credit hours
DEH 2602
Clinical Dental Hygiene III
1 credit hour
DEH 2603
Dental Hygiene Clinic III
3 credit hours
DEH 1305
Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice
1 credit hour
DEH 2502
Pharmacology & Pain Control in Dental Practice
3 credit hours
DEH 2508
Clinical Dental Hygiene II
2 credit hours
DEH 2601
Community Dental Health
1 credit hour
DEH 2604
Dental Hygiene Practice
1 credit hour
ENG 1101
English Composition I
3 credit hours
PSY 1100
General Psychology
3 credit hours
Course Option
(COM 2206 OR COM 2211)
3 credit hours
Course Option
(MAT 1130 OR MAT 1270)
3 credit hours
Sinclair Community College