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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 Cr. Hrs .
To be considered for admission to the program, the following requirements must be met: 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 availa ble from the Dental Hygiene Department.
Health or Physicol Educotion (See Specific Graduation Requirements) English 560-101 College Composition Speech Communicotion 870-100 Fundomentols of Interpersonal Communication or 870-101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication Sociology 850-101 Introductory Sociology Dental Hygiene 500-200 Preventive Oral Health Service IV
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FOURTH QUARTER
FIRST QUARTER
Cr. Hrs. Cr. Hr. . Biology 440-121 Principles of Medicol Science路 440-128 Anatomy and Physiology路 Dental Hygiene 500-101 Preventive Oral Health Service I 500-102 Head & Neck Anatomy and Tooth Morphology 500-105 General and Oral Histolcigy
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Social Science (See Specific Graduation Requirements)路 路 Psychology 810-101 General Psychology Dietetic Technology 505-120 Nutrition Care I Dental Hygiene 500-201 Preventive Oral Health Service V 500-203 Pharmacology and Therapeutics 500-206 Community Oral Health I
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