Dental hygiene Degree
Degree: Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Program Description: The Dental Hygiene Program is a nine quarter, sequenced, full time program. You must maintain a 2.0 average (a "C" equivalent) or better in all Dental Hygiene and Allied Health courses in order to proceed to the next quarter in the program of study. There is classroom instruction, laboratory demonstration, and clinical experience. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the National Board Exam for Dental Hygiene, and the State Board Exam for Dental Hygiene.
Courses in the Dental Hygiene Program are offered in designated sequence to prepare students for patient care. Students must earn 70% or better in all courses before proceeding to the next sequenced quarter.
A grade of less than 70% in any course will require that the student withdraw from the Dental Hygiene program sequence and apply for readmission to the next scheduled class with all other applicants. There is no guarantee of readmission. The program has a competitive admission process due to limited space and a high demand for the program. Students will be selected at the end of each summer quarter to begin the program in October (fall quarter).
Career Information and Job Outlook:
Length of Program: 123 Credit Hours
Program Admission Requirements:
- Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED Scores.
- Be at least 16 years old.
- No provisional and/or special admission students considered for the program.
- Complete prerequisite courses by the end of summer quarter.
- Submit proof of paid or volunteer time in dental office (minimum 20 hours).
- Complete a short essay addressing, "Why I want to become a Dental Hygienist". This must be in applicant's handwriting.
- Supply current, documented immunization record prior to program admission. Current physical and dental exam are required after you are admitted to the Dental Hygiene Program.
- Hepatitis B immunization series must be started upon acceptance.
All requested items must be submitted to the Dental Hygiene Program Administrative Assistant on or before the deadline date of July 15 each year.
Estimated Cost:
Estimated costs are subject to change without notice. Tuition, fees and books are not included.
1st Quarter
| Cost of physical exam and immunizations will vary. |
| 2 Uniforms, lab jacket |
$125.00 |
| School patches |
15.00 |
| SADHA Dues |
50.00 |
| Student Barrier Protection Kit |
| - Gloves, Masks, Eyewear |
| - Air/water syringe tips |
| - Stethoscope, Sphygmomanometer |
150.00 |
| Dental Typodonts |
160.00 |
2nd Quarter
| Instrument kits with 2 cassettes |
480.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance |
17.50 |
| Radiation Badge |
17.00 |
| Rinn XCP Kit |
80.00 |
3rd Quarter
| Handpiece |
340.00 |
| Sharpening Stone |
83.00 |
| Radiation Badge |
17.00 |
4th Quarter
| Radiation Badge |
17.00 |
| Table Clinic Preparation Cost |
50.00 |
| Additional Uniforms and lab jacket |
125.00 |
| Clinic Supplies |
200.00 |
5th Quarter
| Cavitron Inserts with cassette |
195.00 |
| After Five Instruments |
60.00 |
| Radiation Badge |
17.00 |
| Annual State Meeting |
100.00 |
| SADHA Dues |
50.00 |
| Clinic Supplies |
200.00 |
6th Quarter
| Radiation Badge |
17.00 |
| Recommended Board Review & Expenses |
700.00 |
| Clinic Supplies |
200.00 |
| Radiation Badge |
17.00 |
| Dental Hygiene Pins (Optional) |
40.00- 190.00* |
| National Board Exam |
160.00 |
| Clinic Supplies |
150.00 |
7th Quarter
| Radiation Badge |
17.00 |
| Regional Board Exam |
825.00 |
| - Extra Expense- Lodging- Patient Payment |
300.00-350.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance for Board (Must submit proof) |
25.00 |
| Georgia Board of Dentistry License and Test |
75.00 |
| Regional Board Site Exam Cost |
150.00 |
| Clinic Supplies |
200.00 |
Other supplies and materials for classes:
Items needed for clinic supplies which may be purchased off campus (K-Mart, Wal-Mart, etc.):
Hand mirrors (6" across), Hand magnifying glass (at least 3" across), Black pens, Red/blue pencils, #2 lead pencils, Cart with drawers (specific type), Two pair of safety glasses, clipboard.
A computer is used for CD/ROM and Internet access. (Personal purchase optional)
Throughout the two years of your clinical studies, you will be responsible for purchasing gloves and face masks/shields as well as other disposables used in the clinical setting. Vendor names may be obtained from the program office. Prices are subject to change at any time without prior notice. Courses taken at other institutions are paid at the other institution's rates.
Program Sequence
*Courses ranked for admission
**BIO 197 is a substitute for DHY 113
| Quarter |
Course |
Description |
Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
| Pre-Requisite |
BIO 193* |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
7 |
5 |
| MAT 191* |
College Algebra |
5 |
5 |
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
5 |
3 |
| |
Total |
7 |
13 |
| Pre-Requisite |
BIO 194* |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
7 |
5 |
| CHM 191* |
Chemistry I |
7 |
5 |
| ENG 191* |
Composition and Rhetoric |
5 |
5 |
| |
Total |
19 |
15 |
1st
FALL |
DHY 100 |
Tooth Anatomy and Root Morphology |
4 |
3 |
| DHY 101 |
Oral Embryology and Histology |
2 |
2
|
| DHY 113** |
Microbiology and Infection |
7 |
5 |
| |
Control in the Dental Profession |
|
|
| PSY 191 |
Introduction to Psychology |
5 |
5 |
| |
Total |
18 |
15 |
2nd
WINTER |
DHY 102 |
Head and Neck Anatomy |
2 |
3 |
| DHY 103 |
Dental Materials |
4 |
3 |
| DHY 104 |
Pre-clinical Dental Hygiene Lecture |
2 |
2 |
| DHY 105 |
Pre-clinical Dental Hygiene Lab |
6 |
2 |
| DHY 112 |
Biochemistry Fundamentals for Dental Hygiene |
3 |
3 |
| |
Total |
17 |
13 |
3rd
SPRING |
DHY 108 |
Radiology |
5 |
3 |
| DHY 110 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lecture |
2 |
2 |
| DHY 111 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene I Lab |
9 |
3 |
| DHY 212 |
Nutrition |
2 |
2 |
| AHS 104 |
Introduction to Health Care |
5 |
3 |
| |
Total |
23 |
13 |
4th
SUMMER |
DHY 200 |
Periodontology |
4 |
4 |
| DHY 201 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lecture |
2 |
2 |
| DHY 202 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene II Lab |
12 |
4 |
| DHY 206 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
3 |
| |
Total |
21 |
13 |
5th
FALL |
DHY 205 |
Oral Pathology |
4 |
4 |
| DHY 207 |
Community Dental Health |
6 |
4 |
| DHY 208 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lecture |
2 |
2 |
| DHY 209 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene III Lab |
12 |
4 |
| |
Total |
24 |
14 |
6th
WINTER |
DHY 213 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lecture |
2 |
2 |
| DHY 214 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Lab |
12 |
4 |
| SOC 191 |
Introduction to Sociology |
5 |
5 |
| SPC 191 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
5 |
5 |
| |
Total |
24 |
16 |
7th
SPRING |
DHY 220 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lecture |
2 |
2 |
| DHY 221 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene V Lab |
12 |
4 |
| HUM 191 |
Introduction to Humanities |
5 |
5 |
| |
Total |
19 |
11 |
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