Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a seven-semester AAS Degree in Dental Hygiene and enter the workforce. This program prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.

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First Semester

ENG 1021	English Composition I: GT-CO1	3
PSY 1001 or PSY 2440	General Psychology I (PSY 1001) or Human Growth & Development (PSY 2440)	3
BIO 1010	Biology Foundations	2
BIO 1004	Biology: A Human Approach: GT-SC1	4
COM 1150	Public Speaking	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Semester Note: Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BIO 2101) and Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIO 2102) can count in replace of Biology: A Human Approach (BIO 1004). Students must have taken both BIO 2101 and BIO 2102 courses for a substitution to be granted.  

Second Semester

BIO 2104	Microbiology w/Lab: GT-SC1	4
CHE 1009	General, Organic, & Biochemistry	4
SOC 1001	Intro to Sociology I: GT-SS3	3
DEH 1005	Intro to Dental Hygiene	1
Total Credit Hours:		12

Semester Note:

Third Semester

DEH 1016	Preventive Dentistry/Special	2
DEH 1001	Preclinical Dental Hygiene	2
DEH 1002	Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab	3
DEH 1003	Dental Anatomy and Histology	3
DEH 1004	Dental Radiology	3
DEH 1011	Dental and Medical Emergencies	2
DEH 1023	Head and Neck Anatomy	1
Total Credit Hours:		16

Fourth Semester

DEH 1022	Periodontics I	2
DEH 1026	Dental Materials	2
DEH 2002	Dental Nutrition	2
DEH 1053	Clinical Theory I	2
DEH 1070	Clinical Practice I	4
DEH 1032	Applied Dental Pharmacology	2
Total Credit Hours:		14

Fifth Semester

DEH 1033	Local Anesthesia	2
DEH 1038	Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation	1
DEH 1050	Dental Lasers: Theory & Practice	1
DEH 1071	Clinical Practice I-A	2
Total Credit Hours:		6

Semester Note: Summer Semester

Sixth Semester

DEH 2013	General and Oral Pathology	3
DEH 2004	Community Dental I	2
DEH 2042	Periodontics II	2
DEH 2068	Clinical Theory II	2
DEH 2070	Clinical Practice II	6
Total Credit Hours:		15

Seventh Semester

DEH 2021	Ethics and Practice Management	2
DEH 2025	Community Dental Health II	1
DEH 2071	Clinical Practice III	7
DEH 2082	Periodontics III	1
DEH 2085	Clinical Theory III	2
DEH 2089	Capstone	1
Total Credit Hours:		14

Total Credit Hours: 92

Important Program Notes:

You must complete this program as a full-time dental hygiene student beginning in Semester 3. Contact an advisor regarding your scheduling needs.

You must complete a minimum of 92 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.