Dental Hygiene
Associate in Applied Science Degree - Downtown Milwaukee Campus
Program code: 10-508-1
This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Overview - Dental Hygiene is an associate degree program accredited with reporting by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The program's curriculum blends academic and clinical courses. Clinical experience is acquired in the dental hygiene clinic at Milwaukee Area Technical College and several external sites. Certification in CPR and annual tuberculosis testing are required for clinical courses.
Career Outlook - Employment prospects for licensed dental hygienists are good. Positions may be found in private dental offices, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, school settings and private enterprise. The clinical practice includes administering oral prophylaxis, fluoride and local anesthetic; exposing and processing dental x-ray films; and dental health counseling.
Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes - Employers expect that you will have employable skills in:
- Evaluating patients' health status
- Preparing and interpreting radiographs
- Performing intra- and extra-oral examinations
- Periodontal assessment procedures
- Dental charting and document care
- Removal of dental deposits
- Providing nonsurgical periodontal therapy
- Communicating with patients, other professionals, and staff
- Application of preventive agents
- Determining dental hygiene care plans
- Designing and presenting oral health programs for individuals and groups
- Pain and infection control
Preparation for Admission - The following are required for admission to the program:
- A high school diploma or GED
- One year of high school-level or one semester of college-level biology, chemistry and algebra
- Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
- Good health as evidenced by a medical examination
- Proper immunizations
- Documentation that the Essential Job Functions for a dental hygienist have been reviewed. This is in keeping with the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Shadowing in a dental office or in the MATC Dental Hygiene Clinic is strongly recommended.
- Criminal background check.
- American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR certification.
- Completion of MATC's Health Examination Packet.
The American Dental Hygienists' Association web page can provide additional professional information at www.ADHA.org
Future Opportunities -- Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible for the National Board of Dental Hygiene examination, and state or regional practical examinations for states in which you seek licensure. Licensure is required to work as a dental hygienist.
This program will transfer to one or more four-year institutions.
Related Programs:
Dental Assistant
Dental Technician
For more information, call 414-297-MATC.
Curriculum effective 2008-2009.
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TECHNICAL STUDIES |
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( ) = Semester Order for Full-Time Students |
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(M) |
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DENHYG-101 |
Dental Health Safety ‡ |
1 |
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(1) |
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DENHYG-102 |
Oral Anatomy, Embryology and Histology ‡ |
4 |
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(1) |
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DENHYG-103 |
Dental Radiography ‡ |
2 |
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(1) |
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DENHYG-105 |
Dental Hygiene Process 1 ‡ |
4 |
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(2) |
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DENHYG-106 |
Dental Hygiene Process 2 ‡ |
4 |
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(2) |
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DENHYG-107 |
Dental Hygiene Ethics and Professionalism ‡ |
1 |
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(2) |
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DENHYG-108 |
Periodontology ‡ |
3 |
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(2) |
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DENHYG-109 |
Cariology ‡ |
1 |
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(2) |
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DENHYG-110 |
Nutrition and Oral Health ‡ |
2 |
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(2) |
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DENHYG-111 |
General and Oral Pathology ‡ |
3 |
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(3) |
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DENHYG-112 |
Dental Hygiene Process 3 ‡ |
5 |
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(3) |
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DENHYG-113 |
Dental Materials ‡ |
2 |
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(3) |
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DENHYG-114 |
Dental Pharmacology ‡ |
2 |
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DENHYG-115 |
Community Dental Health ‡ |
2 |
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(3) |
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DENHYG-116 |
Dental Pain Management ‡ |
1 |
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DENHYG-117 |
Dental Hygiene Process 4 ‡ |
4 |
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GENERAL STUDIES |
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ECON-195 |
Economics |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series ECON course |
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ENG-151 and |
Communication Skills 1 ‡ |
3 |
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ENG-152 |
Communication Skills 2 ‡ |
3 |
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ENG-201 and any 200-series ENG or SPEECH course |
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NATSCI-177 |
General Anatomy and Physiology ‡ |
4 |
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NATSCI-186 |
Introductory Biochemistry ‡ |
3 |
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NATSCI-197 |
Microbiology ‡ |
4 |
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PSYCH-199 |
Psychology of Human Relations |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series PSYCH course |
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SOCSCI-197 |
Contemporary American Society |
3 |
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OR |
Any 200-series HIST or SOCSCI course |
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ELECTIVE COURSES: Two Credits Required (suggestions listed below)
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DENHYG-130 |
Transitions to Dental Practice |
1 |
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MGTDEV-169 |
Diversity and Change Management |
3 |
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PHYED-210 |
An Active Approach to Wellness and Fitness |
3 |
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Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
M = Summer
‡ Prerequisite Required.
NOTE: Students who have not been accepted, or have not decided on a program, may begin with GENERAL STUDIES courses, if course prerequisites have been met.
For course descriptions, class times, locations or to register online, visit INFOnline.
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