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Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.

Orange County Community College · Middletown, NY

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Program
Award
A.A.S.
Credential class
ceterms:AssociateDegree
Total credits (published)
70
Catalog edition
0041
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Dental Hygiene prepares students for licensing by the State Board for Dentistry of New York to practice dental hygiene. Dental hygienists work under the supervision of a licensed dentist. They provide preventive, therapeutic and educational services within the parameters of the state law governing the practice of dental hygiene. In addition to traditional skills, these responsibilities include the administration of local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide sedation.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
194240
CourseShelf checklist
CK_194240_4f13ec1b
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Dental Hygiene Degree Map

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    Dental Hygiene Gateway Courses

    0 items

      First Semester

      5 items
      1. ENG 101
        Freshman English 1 Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. BIO 115
        Human Biology
        As published: “Human Biology Credits/”
        4
      3. CHM 110
        General and Biological Chemistry
        As published: “General and Biological Chemistry Credits/”
        3
      4. DNT 101
        Preventive Oral Health Services 1 Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        5
      5. DNT 103
        Maxillofacial Anatomy and Oral Histology Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        4

      Total Semester Credits: 19

      2 items
      1. Attend Orientation (May prior to first semester and Kit Day in August)
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Participate in Dental Hygiene Open House
        Not resolved to a course

      Second Semester

      6 items
      1. ENG 102
        Freshman English 2 Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. DNT 102
        Preventive Oral Health Services 2 Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        5
      3. DNT 104
        Dental Radiology Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. DNT 106
        Oral Health Education Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      5. DNT 108
        Pharmacology Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      6. MLT 106
        Microbiology for Health Professionals Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Total Semester Credits: 18

      1 item
      1. Begin patient care in clinic
        Not resolved to a course

      Summer Session I

      1 item
      1. DNT 110
        Pain Management in Dentistry Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        2

      Third Semester

      5 items
      1. BIO 125
        Nutrition
        As published: “Nutrition Credits/”
        3
      2. DNT 201
        Preventive Oral Health Services 3 Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        5
      3. DNT 203
        Oral Pathology Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      4. DNT 205
        Periodontology Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      5. DNT 207
        Dental Bio-Materials and Advanced Functions Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Total Semester Credits: 15

      2 items
      1. Complete VA Rotation/Ultrasonics requirements
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Engage in community activities
        Not resolved to a course

      Fourth Semester

      6 items
      1. COM 100
        Oral Communication Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        1
      2. PSY 111
        Introduction to Psychology Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. SOC 101
        Introduction to Sociology Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. DNT 202
        Preventive Oral Health Services 4 Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        5
      5. DNT 206
        Community Dental Health Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        2
      6. MAT 102
        Intermediate Algebra Credits/
        Not resolved to a course
        or: MAT 120 - Introduction to Statistics Credits/
        or: MAT 121 - College Algebra Credits/
        3

      Total Semester Credits: 16

      3 items
      1. Prepare for Board exams
        Not resolved to a course
      2. Apply for graduation
        Not resolved to a course
      3. Attend both the Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies
        Not resolved to a course
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