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#NOVA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL#

Coursework covers examining patients, reading and interpreting radiographs, administering local anesthesia and nitrous oxide, and filling cavities in teeth.

The 113-credit degree program teaches students oral care techniques used in the dental hygiene field. Shoreline Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum in dental hygiene. #25 Orange County Community College Middletown (NY) #24 Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner (MA) (and 1 other) #23 Middlesex Community College - MA Bedford (MA) (and 1 other) #22 NHTI-Concord's Community College Concord (NH) #21 Johnson County Community College Overland Park (KS) #20 Carrington College Multiple Locations #19 Florida SouthWestern State College Fort Myers (FL) (and 3 others) #18 Tarrant County College District Fort Worth (TX) #17 Laramie County Community College Cheyenne (WY)

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The Commission’s web address is Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases Statement: By nature of the profession, students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program may be exposed to blood and body fluids while practicing dental hygiene skills or providing services during clinical, preclinical, and laboratory sessions. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 31 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Special Accreditation Status: The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approval without reporting requirements. Any applicant who has been found guilty of a misdemeanor or felony must consult with the Dental Hygiene program director prior to admission.

Review the competitive admission and deadlines for applications on the dental hygiene website at Special Program Requirements: The Virginia Board of Dentistry reserves the right to deny licensure to any candidate who has been convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude or the use of drugs or alcohol to the extent that such use renders him/her unsafe to practice dental hygiene.

Be willing to repeat courses or to complete evaluative testing for credits earned more than ten years ago.

Pass ENG 111 and SDV 101 Orientation to Healthcare with a “C” or higher prior to being admitted to the program.

Pass BIO 141, BIO 142, and BIO 150 with a grade of “B” or higher prior to being admitted to the program.

Be eligible to sit for the licensure exam, which will require the student to present documentation of legal status in the U.S.

Comply with all general admission requirements for Allied Health Programs.

Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.Īdmission Requirements: Applicants must do the following: program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. Upon successful completion of the licensing process, the title “Registered Dental Hygienist” (R.D.H.) is awarded.

#NOVA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL#

After successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and professional licensure examinations. Purpose: The program is designed to prepare students to serve in a dynamic and growing health profession as members of the dental health team.