Dental Hygiene, associate degree
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree: Dental Hygiene | 2 years | Limited entry, see how to apply to Dental Hygiene |
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Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DH 101 | Dental Hygiene Theory I | 4 |
| DH 102 | Dental Hygiene Theory II | 2 |
| DH 103 | Dental Hygiene Theory III | 2 |
| DH 104 | Dental Hygiene Practice I | 3 |
| DH 105 | Dental Hygiene Practice II | 3 |
| DH 105S | Dental Hygiene Seminar II | 1 |
| DH 106 | Dental Hygiene Practice III | 3 |
| DH 106S | Dental Hygiene Seminar III | 1 |
| DH 109 | Dental Radiography I | 2 |
| DH 109L | Dental Radiography Lab I | 1 |
| DH 110 | Cariology | 2 |
| DH 121 | Oral Health Education and Promotion | 1 |
| DH 125 | Dental Embryology, Histology, and Anatomy | 3 |
| DH 127 | Prevention and Management of Medical Emergencies | 3 |
| DH 129 | Oral Pathology | 3 |
| DH 201 | Dental Hygiene Theory IV | 2 |
| DH 202 | Dental Hygiene Theory V | 2 |
| DH 204S | Dental Hygiene Seminar IV | 1 |
| DH 204B | Dental Hygiene Practice IV | 5 |
| DH 205 | Dental Hygiene Practice V | 5 |
| DH 205S | Dental Hygiene Seminar V | 1 |
| DH 206 | Dental Hygiene Practice VI | 5 |
| DH 206S | Dental Hygiene Seminar VI | 1 |
| DH 208 | Community Oral Health I | 1 |
| DH 210 | Dental Radiology II | 1 |
| DH 210L | Dental Radiography Lab II | 1 |
| DH 220 | Pain Management | 2.5 |
| DH 220L | Pain Management Lab | 1.5 |
| DH 228 | Head and Neck Anatomy | 2 |
| DH 230 | Dental Materials I | 2 |
| DH 230L | Dental Materials Lab I | 1 |
| DH 233 | Dental Materials II | 1 |
| DH 233L | Dental Materials Lab II | 1 |
| DH 236 | Dental Hygiene Ethics and Law | 1 |
| DH 240 | Dental Hygiene Restorative Theory I | 2 |
| DH 241 | Dental Hygiene Restorative Practice I | 3 |
| DH 242 | Dental Hygiene Restorative Theory II | 1 |
| DH 243 | Dental Hygiene Restorative Practice II | 2 |
| DH 244 | Dental Hygiene Restorative Practice III | 2 |
| DH 246 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| DH 250 | Research Methods and Issues in Oral Health | 1 |
| DH 252 | Community Oral Health II | 1 |
| DH 253 | Community Oral Health III | 1 |
| DH 260 | Periodontology I | 2.5 |
| DH 261 | Periodontology II | 2.5 |
| DH 262 | Career and Practice Management | 2 |
| General Education: 4 course | ||
| Total Credits | 106 | |
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