Associate Diploma in Dental Hygiene

Program Overview

Description

The Allied Health Department offers the Associate Diploma in Dental Hygiene Program in three academic years (six semesters) with a total of 71 credits. The Dental Hygiene Program graduates dental hygienists qualified to plan and administer health promotion and oral disease prevention programs, conduct oral prophylactic and simple reparative services in both public and private facilities, and refer patients for specialized services. The curriculum focuses on oral health promotion and disease prevention with emphasis on risk assessment. A dedicated patient care clinic is integral for the application of didactic content and clinical competency testing. Extramural experiences sharpen basic skill development, decision making, and reinforces the team approach the provision of oral health care