Dental Hygiene Associate Degree Program

Dental Hygiene Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Dental Hygiene program requirements, graduates will be able to:

1. Provide competent dental hygiene care for patients of all age groups including geriatric, adults, adolescents, and children.
2. Demonstrate the process of care in dental hygiene for all age groups including those with medical, physical, psychological, cognitive, and social needs: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, education and evaluation.
3. Implement effective communication to deliver culturally competent and inter-professional health care to diverse populations.
4. Implement the use of dental technology and learning platforms to provide comprehensive dental hygiene treatment and complete program assignments and student self-assessments.
5. Evaluate and incorporate current scientific literature to support evidence based dental hygiene care.
6. Create, implement and evaluate community-based health programs that will improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in marginalized populations.