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Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied Science, (AAS.DHY)
This program prepares students for a career as a Registered
Dental Hygienist by combining classroom instruction with
laboratory and clinical experience. It is a rigorous and
demanding program, both physically and academically,
providing students with a knowledge base to integrate
manual skills with the delivery of high-quality oral health
care services.
The program emphasizes skills in communication, critical
thinking, personal integrity, assessment and evaluation of a
variety of treatment options. It prepares students to interact
with patients as clinician, health educator, prevention
specialist, and counselor in order to deliver a total health
maintenance package.
The New Jersey Board of Dentistry regulates dental hygiene
licensure. All persons desiring to practice dental hygiene in
New Jersey shall first secure a license from the Board.
Licensure applicants must demonstrate competence by
passing both the National Dental Hygiene Boards and the
American Dental Hygiene Licensing Examination. Successful
completion of the New Jersey Jurisprudence examination
and an affidavit of good moral character are also required.
Additionally, the Board of Dentistry requests a criminal
background check.
Students interested in Dental Hygiene should attend one of
our informational seminars, held periodically throughout
the year.
Enrollment is limited, with preference given to Burlington
County residents. Admitted students must:
hold current certification in CPR for health care providers
satisfactorily complete a physical examination which
indicates that they can participate in all clinical activities
maintain malpractice/liability insurance and personal
health insurance throughout the program
Attendance at extramural clinical sites for enrichment of
experience is mandatory. Students are also responsible for
their own transportation to specified sites.
The program includes clinical experience in the process of
dental hygiene care. Students are apprised that they may
be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and potentially
infectious diseases. They are also required to sit as patients
for their student partners. The program includes education
and training to ensure the safety of the student, the public,
and the faculty and staff.
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Graduates of this program should be able to:
Develop self-awareness, self-direction, critical
think skills, self-evaluative skills, and
professional accountability;
Obtain entry level positions as professional dental
hygienists with the ability to transfer to accredited
institutions of higher learning;
Practice within the legal, ethical, and regulatory
framework and standards of professional dental
hygiene practice;
Participate as members of their professional
organizations and serve their community as
healthcare professionals.
General Education Courses † Credits
Written & Oral Communications (SPE 102 required) 6
Mathematics (MTH 107 required) 3
Natural Science (BIO 110/111 required) 4
Social Science (PSY 101 required)
Additional General Education Requirements
3
(SOC 101 and CHE 210 required) 6
Total 22
† See General Education Requirements on page 43.
Program Courses
BIO 114 Fundamentals of
Credits
Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 115 Fundamentals of
3
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1
BIO 155 Basic Microbiology 3
BIO 156 Basic Microbiology Lab 1
CHE 107 Chemistry 3
CHE 108 Chemistry Lab 1
DHY 101 Pre-clinical Dental Hygiene 4
DHY 110 Dental Head and Neck Anatomy 3
DHY 120 Dental Radiology 3
DHY 130 Dental and Medical Emergencies 1
DHY 140 Oral Embryology and Histology 2
DHY 151 Clinical Services I 4
DHY 160 Periodontology I 2
DHY 200 Dental Pharmacology and Pain Control 2
DHY 201 Clinical Services II 4
DHY 210 Periodontology II 2
DHY 220 Oral Pathology 3
DHY 222 Local Anesthesia 1
DHY 240 Dental Public Health 3
DHY 241 Supportive Therapies 3
DHY 251 Clinical Services III 4
Total 53
Total Required for Degree 75
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