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If becoming a dental hygienist appeals to you, 91茄子鈥檚 Dental Hygiene program can help you do just that. Successful candidates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree that prepares them to complete both the National Board Examination and a state or regional exam. Working with Creighton University, 91茄子 offers clinical experiences off-campus.
Graduates of 91茄子鈥檚 Dental Hygiene program are some of the most prepared in the area, boasting a 99 percent board pass rate on national exams, a 95 percent board pass-rate on regional and state exams, and 100 percent pass-rate on the jurisprudence exam.
After completing your 91茄子 requirements, you鈥檒l have the option of transferring to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor鈥檚 degree.
To become a licensed professional, graduates must successfully complete both the National Board Examination, a state or regional exam, and a jurisprudence exam. CPR certification is required.
The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of 鈥�approval without reporting requirements. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission鈥檚 web address is:聽.
Job Outlook
533 Jobs (2020)
+9.9% Change from 2020-2025
Data is from the Omaha Metropolitans Area, and the seven counties in Southwest Iowa that 91茄子 serves
What will you do
The Dental Hygiene program is designed to place students into the workforce upon completion of this two-year degree. Dental Hygienists are preventive health professionals who provide educational and clinical services to support oral health. These services include: evaluation, charting oral disease and conditions, removing deposits from teeth, exposing and processing dental radiographs, and applying fluoride and sealants to teeth. Dental Hygienists can seek positions in general or specialty dental practices, hospitals, research or academic institutions, public health, business and industry, or armed services. Upon graduation of the program, students will be able to take the National Board of Examination and a regional examination.
Wages
- Entry: $32.64
- Average: $36.53
- Experienced: $38.47
Wage data was obtained from OEWS (occupational employment and wage statistics) through Iowa Workforce Development.
| SPC 112聽-聽Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 105聽-聽Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BIO 168聽-聽Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BIO 173聽-聽Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| CHM 132聽-聽Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 18.0 Credits | ||||
Recommended Course Sequence | ||||
First Semester | ||||
| BIO 186聽-聽Microbiology | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 118聽-聽Oral Histology and Embryology | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 174聽-聽Principles of Dental Hygiene | 5.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 114聽-聽Dental Hygiene Anatomical Sciences | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 155聽-聽Radiology | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 157聽-聽Radiology Lab | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 17.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| DHY 183聽-聽Dental Hygiene I Theory | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 184聽-聽Clinical Dental Hygiene I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 153聽-聽Dental Emergencies | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 211聽-聽Periodontology | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 228聽-聽Clinical Preventive Dentistry | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 141聽-聽General and Oral Pathology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 13.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| DHY 275聽-聽Dental Hygiene II Theory | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 286聽-聽Clinical Dental Hygiene II | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 288聽-聽Local Anesthesia and Pain Control | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 132聽-聽Dental Pharmacology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 6.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| DHY 293聽-聽Dental Hygiene III Theory | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 295聽-聽Clinical Dental Hygiene III (4.0 Credits Required) | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 252聽-聽Community Dentistry | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 213聽-聽Periodontology II | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 226聽-聽Biomaterials for the Dental Hygienist | 2.5 Credit(s) | |||
| SOC 110聽-聽Introduction to Sociology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 14.5 Credits | ||||
Fifth Semester | ||||
| DHY 303聽-聽Dental Hygiene IV Theory | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 304聽-聽Clinical Dental Hygiene IV | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 241聽-聽Dental Ethics | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 111聽-聽Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 195聽-聽Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 230聽-聽Oral Health Nutrition | 2.0 Credit(s) | |||
| DHY 259聽-聽Community Oral Health Service Learning Experience | 1.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 84.5 | ||||
Notes:Students must earn a 鈥淐鈥� or higher in all DHY courses in order to graduate. | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Utilize evidence based decision making principles.
- Utilize the dental hygiene process of care to meet the needs of diverse populations.
- Operate within an ethical framework within the dental hygiene scope of practice.
- Positively motivate and effectively communicate with all populations to promote high standards of oral health.
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