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Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Dental Hygiene
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Short Description
The Dental Hygiene Program is a mix of academic and clinical coursework that is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a competent entry-level registered dental hygienist.
Type of Credential
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Contacts and Additional Information
Program Director:
Brionna Burris
CCBC Dundalk
443-840-3096 or bburris@ccbcmd.edu
Dental Hygiene Clinic
443-840-3495
Additional Information:
Disclosures
CCBC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the CCBC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, click here .
Semester Sequence
This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .
Students are required to complete the English and Mathematics general education requirements within the first 24 credit hours of courses (and ACDV 101 in the first semester, if applicable). All Prerequisite and General Education classes must be completed before students apply to the Dental Hygiene program. Science classes must have been completed within 5 years of starting the program.
Semester 1 - Prior to Selective Admissions*
Semester 2 - Prior to Selective Admissions
Courses Needed for This Program*
Prerequisites - 11 Credits
All Prerequisite and General Education classes must be completed before students apply to the Dental Hygiene program. Science classes must have been completed within 5 years of starting the program.
General Education Requirements and Electives - 19-20 Credits
All Prerequisite and General Education classes must be completed before students apply to the Dental Hygiene program. Science classes must have been completed within 5 years of starting the program.
General Education Requirements
General Education Electives
Choose a course in this category from the list of approved General Education Courses .
- Mathematics 3-4 Credit(s).
Program Requirements and Electives - 40 Credits
Total Number of Credits Required for Degree 70*
Notes
*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development: Transitioning to College . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.
**BIOL 110 is a required General Education course and is a pre-requisite for BIOL 220 and BIOL 230 .
Program Description
The Dental Hygiene Program is a mix of academic and clinical coursework that is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a competent entry-level registered dental hygienist. Students will apply the skills and principles they have gained from their general education, basic sciences, dental sciences and dental hygiene sciences studies in the assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation of dental hygiene care for the individual and the community. Each student will actively participate in clinical dental hygiene experiences in the college dental hygiene clinic.
The Dental Hygiene program is a two-year degree program and includes a summer session. The curriculum is designed to meet the accreditation standards of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60611. Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination and Regional and/or State Board Licensing Examinations. Employment opportunities include working as a licensed registered dental hygienist in private dental offices, public clinics, industry, research, and community health programs.
School of Health Professions Policies
Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code, exhibit professional behavior, and communicate effectively in English. Participation requires that students provide proof of health insurance, immunizations, tuberculosis (TB) test, submit to drug testing and a criminal background check. Students are expected to pay these and other program specific costs.
Admission
This program is a selective admissions program. Admission to this program is a separate process from admission to CCBC. Each program has unique prerequisite courses and a unique application deadline. For more information, contact the admissions office for the School of Health Professions (SHP) by calling 443-840-2810 or go to the School of Health Professions website.
Admission to this program is competitive and selective, based on grades on prerequisite courses and general education courses relating to the program. For additional information regarding admission, please see the SHP Dental Hygiene website. The minimum acceptable GPA calculated on all program prerequisite courses is 2.50. Students are required to have a minimum grade of “C” for all program requirements and general education courses. In addition, applicants must submit three letters of recommendation and document 16 hours of observation of a dental hygienist in a clinical setting. In addition, applicants must register to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) prior to the application deadline.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be able to:
- recognize and manage ethical issues and problems in the practice, use critical thinking and sound judgment, and communicate with other individuals, groups, and professionals from diverse populations;
- provide accurate, consistent, and complete dental hygiene process of care for all clients that include assessments, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation;
- in consultation with dentist, analyze and interpret data to formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis;
- effectively use interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse population groups;
- provide dental hygiene care to promote client health and wellness utilizing critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidenced-based practice;
- recognize and practice the principles of infection control and environmental safety;
- systematically collect biological, psychological, and social information needed to evaluate the medical and oral conditions for clients of all ages;
- collaborate with the client and other health professionals to formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan that is client-centered and based on current scientific evidence;
- provide specialized treatment that includes prevention and therapeutic services designed to achieve and maintain optimum oral health for the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric client;
- provide dental hygiene care for all types of periodontal disease classifications;
- evaluate the effectiveness of the clinical and educational services provided and modify as deemed necessary;
- perform regular self-evaluations and take the necessary corrective actions to address any perceived deficiencies;
- assess, plan, and implement programs and activities to benefit the oral health of the general population;
- assume responsibility for actions taken and care provided based on accepted scientific theories, research, and standard of care; and
- critically assess the validity of new information, products, and/or techniques and their relevance to the practice of dental hygiene.
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