Dental Hygiene AAS
Wake Tech Course ID: A45260
Completion Earns:
AAS - Associate in Applied ScienceTotal Credits:
73Campus Availability:
Learning Format(s):
Financial Aid:
Yes, financial aid is available for this programCourses Sequence:
Program Planning GuideThe Dental Hygiene curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community.
Students will learn to prepare the operatory, take patient histories, note abnormalities, plan care, teach oral hygiene, clean teeth, take x-rays, apply preventive agents, complete necessary chart entries, and perform other procedures related to dental hygiene care.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure which are required to practice dental hygiene. Employment opportunities include dental offices, clinics, schools, public health agencies, industry, and professional education.
For an outline of the courses within the program, click on the Program Planning Guide link above or the Schedule tab.
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