2006-2008 Catalog - Roane State Community College

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A.A.S. DENTAL HYGIENE TECHNOLOGY
The Dental Hygiene Program includes a background of general studies, dental science,
and clinical skills with which the student becomes a proficient provider of oral
health care while working under the supervision of a dentist.
The goals of the Dental Hygiene Technology program are:
1. Provide the didactic and clinical instruction that prepares students for the practice
of dental hygiene.
2. Provide students with the skills to effectively interact with dental and other
health care providers.
3. Encourage students to commit to lifelong learning.
4. Provide necessary skills that prepare students to become effective members of
the dental health team.
5. Encourage students to assume active leadership roles in community and professional
organizations.
6. Provide quality patient centered dental hygiene treatment.
In addition to the special admission policies for Health Science programs, the
Dental Hygiene Program utilizes the following factors in ranking and acceptance of applicants:
1. The number of required science courses completed.
2. The student’s grades for required science courses completed.
3. Work experience in the field of Dentistry. If work experience is to be considered,
the applicant must bring to the interview a current resume with permission to
contact employers. If the applicant is a Certified and/or Registered Dental
Assistant, a copy of Certification and/or Registration must be brought to the interview.
It is highly recommended that applicants without work experience in
dentistry spend time observing a dental hygienist. During this observation, the
applicant should gain a full understanding of the dental hygienist’s duties and responsibilities,
as well as an understanding of OSHA regulations on bloodborne
pathogens. All observation time should be completed prior to the interview.
4. Results of a personal interview. Interviews will be granted only to applicants
who have met the minimum requirements for admission to the Health Science
programs. Interviews will be conducted during the latter part of the spring semester.
After the applicant’s files have been reviewed, the interviews are scheduled
by telephone. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make certain that we
have work and/or home telephone numbers that will be current for this time period.
If your telephone number or numbers have changed from those provided
on your Health Science application, you must send the changes in a timely manner
to the DHT program director at 701 Briarcliff Avenue, Oak Ridge, TN
37830.
All DHT courses must be taken in sequence. All required science courses must
be taken in the semester as listed if applicant is admitted to the program OR any of the
courses may be completed prior to the beginning of the program in August. Admission
to the DHT program is required prior to enrolling in any DHT courses. All DHT
courses are taught on the Oak Ridge Branch Campus.
There are additional expenses for the Dental Hygiene Program for instruments, uniforms,
Student Association dues (membership is mandatory), radiation badges, recommended
vaccinations and other program-related expenses.
Students are responsible for obtaining patients necessary to meet clinical requirements.
The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the
United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can
be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
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