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Academic Credit Program  | Academic Credit Program Index | Dental Hygiene  Dental Hygiene course descriptions For more information, please visit http://staff.bcc.edu/dental/ Associate of Applied Science, (AAS.DHY) Dental hygiene is an exciting and dynamic field for those interested in working with their heads, hearts and hands. Burlington County College offers a two-year program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in dental hygiene. Our program prepares students for a career as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Combining classroom instruction with laboratory and clinical experiences provides the knowledge base to integrate manual skills with the delivery of high quality oral health care services. Dental hygienists spend their days performing tasks in a variety of roles ranging from clinician, health educator, prevention specialist, and counselor. Communication skills are of utmost importance to be effective in these areas when dealing with a diverse population of clients. Our emphasis is the maintenance of health: the total health and well being of those who come under our care. The delivery of excellent oral health care is dependent upon the personal integrity of the hygienist to perform more than rote clinical procedures. S/he must be able to think critically, analyze a patient's individual needs and deliver a total health maintenance package, which includes complex assessment, treatment, education and evaluation of a variety of treatment options. The New Jersey Board of Dentistry regulates dental hygiene licensure. All persons desiring to practice dental hygiene in New Jersey shall first secure a license from the Board. Licensure applicants must first demonstrate competence by passing both the National Dental Hygiene Boards and the North East Regional Boards. Successful completion of the New Jersey Jurisprudence examination and an affidavit of good moral character are also required. Additionally, the Board of Dentistry requests a criminal background check. Students interested in Dental Hygiene should attend one of our informational seminars, held periodically throughout the year. Enrollment is limited, with preference given to Burlington County residents. We accept qualified applicants until all available places fill. Admitted students must hold current certification in CPR for health care providers, and first aid. They must satisfactorily complete a physical examination, which indicates that they can participate in all clinical activities, and maintain malpractice/liability insurance and personal health insurance throughout the program. Attendance at extramural clinical sites for enrichment of experience is mandatory. Students are responsible for their own transportation to specified sites. Burlington
The dental hygiene curriculum is designed to provide learning opportunities through classroom, laboratory and clinical instruction. The practice of dental hygiene is extremely science oriented. Therefore a strong background in biological sciences is required. The non-dental hygiene courses may be taken prior to admission, but Anatomy and Physiology, and Microbiology must be taken within five years of beginning the program.
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Year Two Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Total Program 75 cr.
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