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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene Dental hygienists work in private practice, in school systems' dental health programs, for health agencies, on government research programs and as teachers. Working under the supervision of a dentist, dental hygienists scale and polish teeth, chart abnormalities, take radiographs, apply fluoride, impart dental health information and perform other chairside and office duties. Upon successful completion of this curriculum, the student is eligible to take a licensing examination prescribed by the board of dental examiners of the state in which she chooses to practice.
QUARTER SEQUENCE SUMMER SESSION
Requirements for Acceptance:
Health or Physical Ee/ucation (See Speci/Ic Graduation Requirements) Speech 870-101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication Sociology 850-101 Introductory Sociology Psychology 810-101 General Psychology DenIal Hygiene 500-200 Clinical Dental Hygiene
1. Matriculation in Cuyahoga Community College. 2. High school graduate with at least a "C" average. 3. Completion of Dental Hygiene application and Health Form. 4. Completion of entrance requirements by Apr. 15. 5. Additional information available from the Dental Hygiene Department.
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14 FIRST QUARTER Cr. Hr•. Health or Physical Ee/ucation (See Specific Graduation Requirements) Biology 440-121 Principles of Medical Science * 440-128 Anatomy and Physiology· Dental Hygiene 500-101 Preclinical Dental Hygiene 500·102 Head and Neck Anatomy and Tooth Morphology 500·103 Oral Hygiene
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FOURTH QUARTER
Cr. Hrs.
Social Science (See Specific Groduation Requirements)
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Dieletic Technology 505-120 Nutrition Care I
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Dental Hygiene 500-201 Clinical Dental Hygiene 500-202 Periodontics 500-203 Pharmocology and Anesthesiology 500-205 Dental Assisting 500-206 Dental Health Educotion
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