Dental Hygiene - Central Piedmont Community College

Dental Hygiene from Central Piedmont Community College is a Campus Associate Dentistry degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to access, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care for the individual and the community. Students will learn to prepare the operatory, take patient histories, note abnormalities, plan care, teach oral hygiene , clean teeth, take x-rays, apply preventive agents, complete necessary chart entries, and perform other procedures related to dental hygiene care. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure which are required to practice dental hygiene . Employment opportunities include dental offices, clinics, schools, public health agencies, industry, and professional education. Award The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Dental Hygiene Degree is awarded by the College upon completion of this program. Admissions Please refer to the Admission Steps for Degree Diploma, or Certificate students: Complete a CPCC application. Submit high school transcripts as well as any college transcripts. Take required placement tests. Meet with a counselor or advisor to review placement test scores, program information, and select courses for registration. Complete and submit a dental hygiene application. All needed Developmental Studies courses must be completed prior to acceptance. Many courses have prerequisites or corequisites. View more details on Central Piedmont Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Dentistry courses.