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Associate in Applied Science Degree
As a graduate of this program, you will have the knowledge and skills to provide preventive and therapeutic treatments and services prescribed by and under the supervision of the dentist. Specific responsibilities vary, depending on the law of the state where you are employed, but generally include: scaling and root debridement; application of topical fluoride and medicines for the prevention of tooth decay; taking impressions and preparing diagnostic models; expose, process and mount dental radiographs; provide instructions for patient self-care and nutritional counseling; and perform laboratory procedures. Upon successfully completing this program, you will be eligible to take the National, Regional and State Board Examinations for Dental Hygiene licensure, since Delta College’s program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. This is a suggested enrollment sequence for all full-time students. It is suggested that part-time students see an advisor for scheduling assistance.
| General Education Courses |
| Notes |
Course |
Course
Title |
Credits |
| 1, 3** |
|
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology |
5 |
| |
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OR |
|
| 1,3* |
|
Human Anatomy & Physiology I AND |
(4) |
| 1,3* |
|
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
(4) |
| |
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OR |
|
| 1,3* |
|
Human Anatomy AND |
(4) |
| 1,3* |
|
Physiology |
(4) |
| 3* |
|
General Microbiology |
4 |
| 3# |
|
Fundamentals of Oral Communication |
3 |
| |
|
OR |
|
| |
|
Fundamentals of Oral Communication - Honors |
(3) |
| |
|
OR |
|
| 3# |
|
Interpersonal Communication |
(3) |
| |
|
OR |
|
| |
|
Interpersonal Communication - Honors |
(3) |
| 3,10* |
|
Dental Hygiene Profession |
1 |
| 3,9* |
|
Dental Anatomy I |
2 |
| 3# |
ENG ---
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Any Approved College Composition I Course |
3/5 |
| 3# |
ENG ---
|
Any Approved College Composition II Course |
3/5 |
| 3# |
POL ---
|
Any Approved American Government Requirement |
3/4 |
| 3# |
|
Applied Psychology |
3 |
| |
|
OR |
|
| 3# |
|
General Psychology |
(4) |
| |
|
OR |
|
| |
|
General Psychology - Honors |
(4) |
| 3# |
|
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
| |
|
Subtotal |
30/39 |
Prior to attempting to register to begin the clinical sequence, you must complete the "Validation Application for Health Clinical Programs" and be officially validated. See Health Program Procedures of this catalog for the required procedures. |
| First Semester (Fall) |
| Notes |
Course |
Course
Title |
Credits |
| * |
|
Dental Infection Control |
2 |
| * |
|
Oral Examinations |
1 |
| * |
|
Medical Assessment/Emergencies |
2 |
| * |
|
Oral Health |
2 |
| * |
|
Clinical Techniques |
5 |
| * |
|
Preventive Nutrition |
3 |
| * |
|
Head and Neck Anatomy |
3 |
| |
|
Subtotal |
18 |
|
| Second Semester (Winter) |
| Notes |
Course |
Course
Title |
Credits |
| * |
|
Periodontics I |
3 |
| * |
|
Dental Hygiene Seminar I |
2 |
| * |
|
Oral Histology and Embryology |
3 |
| *+ |
|
Dental Radiography |
2 |
| * |
|
Dental Radiography Lab |
1 |
| * |
|
Pharmacology For Dental Hygiene |
2 |
| * |
|
Clinical Dental Hygiene I |
4 |
| 11* |
|
Occupational Wellness 1 |
1 |
| |
|
Subtotal |
18 |
|
| Third Semester (Spring) |
| Notes |
Course |
Course
Title |
Credits |
| * |
|
Management of Dental Pain and Anxiety in the Dental Office |
3 |
| * |
|
Dental Hygiene Seminar II |
1 |
| * |
|
Clinical Dental Hygiene II |
3 |
| 11* |
|
Occupational Wellness 2 |
.5 |
| |
|
Subtotal |
7.5 |
|
| Fourth Semester (Fall) |
| Notes |
Course |
Course
Title |
Credits |
| * |
|
Periodontics II |
2 |
| * |
|
Oral Pathology |
3 |
| * |
|
Dental Materials |
4 |
| * |
|
Clinical Dental Hygiene III |
6 |
| * |
|
Community Dentistry I |
2 |
| 11* |
|
Occupational Wellness 3 |
.5 |
| |
|
Subtotal |
17.5 |
|
| Fifth Semester (Winter) |
| Notes |
Course |
Course
Title |
Credits |
| * |
|
Case Study Documentation |
2 |
| * |
|
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV |
6 |
| * |
|
Community Dentistry II |
1 |
| * |
|
Dental Hygiene Seminar III |
1 |
| * |
|
Seminar on Practical Exam |
2 |
| |
|
Subtotal |
12 |
|
| Total Credits Required For Associate Degree |
103/112 |
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Notations:
* A "C" minimum grade is required in each asterisked course.
** A "B" minimum grade is required in a double astersiked course.
+ You may substitute DA 123L for DH 123L. A minimum "C" grade is required.
# With a GPA of 2.0 over all.
It is highly recommended that you make an appointment with the Health and Wellness Counselor to go over the prerequisites and discuss your career choice prior to starting your prerequisites.
A maximum of 18 students will be accepted each fall semester for the Dental Hygiene courses.
Prerequisite qualifications are: a) high school graduate or GED equivalent; b) be admitted to Delta College; c) submit to Delta College complete transcripts from high school and other colleges attended; d) successfully complete prerequisite courses (BIO 140 or BIO 152 and BIO 153 or BIO 240 and 241, BIO 203, DH 100, DH 101, Any Approved College Composition I Course, Any Approved College Composition II Course, Any Approved American Government Course, PSY 101 or PSY 211, SOC 211, SPH 112 or SPH 114); e) follow the validation procedures as outlined in Health Program procedures of this catalog once the prerequisites are completed.
Dental Hygiene courses are offered mostly during day hours and must be taken together in the sequence shown. You must achieve a minimum “C” (2.0) grade in each Dental Hygiene course to be eligible to continue in the program.
After enrolling in the clinical, you must have a complete physical examination, including TB and Hepatitis carrier tests. It is highly recommended that you talk to your family physician about receiving the hepatitis vaccine before you start the professional course sequence of Dental Hygiene.
You must maintain a current Professional Rescuer CPR certification throughout your enrollment in the Dental Hygiene courses, plus you must maintain your certification to be a licensed Dental Hygienist in the State of Michigan.
In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, you must purchase laboratory coats, clinic shoes, uniform pants, safety glasses, and the Dental Hygiene Instrument Kit (additional costs approximately $1,500).
Student re-entry procedures are printed in the handbook given to all clinical students.
Dental Hygiene students should be taking DH 101 for Dental Anatomy which is a two credit course; DA 113 is Oral Anatomy & Physiology, a four credit course, and is reserved for current Dental Assisting students and requires concurrent enrollment in DA 110, DA 114, and DA 117 in addition to the DA 113. DA 113 must have been taken in 1997 or later and passed with a “B” (3.0) minimum grade.
According to State rules and regulations, licensure may be delayed or denied depending on the history of convictions involving felonies, misdemeanors, and/or involving controlled substances (including traffic violations). Questions dealing with this issue should be directed to the Michigan State Office of Health Services at (517) 335-0918.
Successful completion of LW 206A, LWA 206B, and LWA 206C meets the Lifelong Wellness graduation requirement.
Also see "Dual Degrees."
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