Program at a Glance

Program Type
2-year Associate Degree
Area of Study
Healthcare
Est. Program Cost
$11760.00
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Brighten the Smiles of Your Community as a Dental Hygienist

Serve in the dynamic and growing health profession as a valued member of a dental health team. Graduate with the dental hygiene associate degree with the expertise to provide dental care in the private and public dental practice.

Why Choose Germanna

This program’s curriculum is designed to prepare those who have completed the dental assisting program and all general education courses within the past three years to serve in the dental health profession. It consists of a combination of traditional and clinical learning modalities, providing essential technological and practical knowledge required for a dental hygienist to perform ethically in a dental office.

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Career Options

In-Demand Jobs:

  • Dental Hygienist: Responsible for providing oral care to patients through examination, teeth cleaning, and other preventative dental services.

Salary Expectations

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What You’ll Learn

In-Demand Skills:

  • Ability to produce dental radiographs of diagnostic quality utilizing ALARA principles
  • Evaluate patient data
  • Hand/eye coordination and sufficient motor function
  • CPR practices
  • Understanding of the purpose, delivery, and implications of pharmaceuticals on dental hygiene therapy and dentistry
Course Highlights
DNH 111 – Oral Anatomy
DNH 141 – Dental Hygiene I
DNH 145 – General and Oral Pathology
DNH 230 – Office Practice & Ethics

Courses may vary from semester to semester. Please consult the college catalog for the most up-to-date information.

Dental Hygiene Pass Rates

  • Dental Hygiene CDCA-WREB-CITA Exam Pass Rate = 100%
  • Dental Hygiene Retention/Persistence Rate = 90%

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