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Associate of Applied SCience Degree in Dental Hygiene
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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 the student chooses to practice. QUARTER SEQUENCE
FIRST QUARTER
Dental Hygiene DENT-101 Preventive Oral Health Service I DENT-102 Head and Neck Anatomy and Tooth Morphology DENT-105 General and Oral Histology
SECOND QUARTER Biology B10-129 Anatomy and Physiology" Dental Hygiene DENT -11 2 Head and Neck Anatomy DENT-113 Preventive Oral Health Service II DENT路123 Radiology DENT路125 General and Oral Pathology
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FOURTH QUARTER Cr. Hrs. Social SCience (See Specific Graduation Requirements)"" Psychology PSY-101 General Psychology Dental Hygiene DENT-201 Preventive Oral Health Service V DENT-203 Pharmacology and Therapeutics DENT-206 Community Oral Health I
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Matriculation in Cuyahoga Community College. High school graduate with at least a C average. Completion of Allied Health application and Health Form. Completion of entrance requirements by March 1. Additional information available from the Allied HAalth Center.
Biology B10-121 Principles of Medical Science" B10-128 Anatomy and Physiology"
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