DH - Dental Hygiene Outcomes
AAS: Dental Hygiene
To offer students a quality dental hygiene education encompassing the broadest possible scope of patient care, education and service to the community in a learner-focused environment. All aspects of the dental hygiene program are continually assess to provide on going excellence and continuing improvement. In keeping with the Portland Community College missions, the program provides an atmosphere that encourages each individual’s potential.
- Prepare students to be competent as defined by the document “Competencies for the Dental Hygiene Graduate.”
- Provide adequate support to enhance students ability to successfully complete the program.
- Prepare the students to successfully meet licensure requirements of the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
- Maintain competent faculty and staff with relevant experience and expertise.
- Maintain an active advisory committee.
- Satisfy students with the quality of their dental hygiene education.
- Satisfy clients with the quality of the dental hygiene services provided.