Associate of Science in DENTAL HYGIENE

This program prepares individuals to clean teeth, apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counselling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. This includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counselling, office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.

Program prerequisites: Biology 50A, Biology 50B, Communication Studies 1, Chemistry 2A, Chemistry 2B, English 1A, Math 52, Biology 55, Kinesiology 4, Psychology 1, and Sociology 1.

Upon successful completion of this certificate program, students should be able to: Be competent in complying with the Dental Practice Act of California; Practice as a competent practitioner; complete the National and State Licensing examinations; Demonstrate behaviour based on the ethical and moral values outlined by the American Dental Hygienists Association; Perform dental hygiene services at a level that promotes patient satisfaction.

The Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene will be awarded upon completing the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements.

Moreno Valley College has strong ties to the community and rich history in building partnerships with local businesses, industries, and school districts. These partnerships allow us to offer successful and highly sought after programs in allied health care, public safety, computer gaming, and business.

Moreno Valley College is committed to educating and empowering our students, providing equitable access to education, and serving our communities.

Moreno Valley College is fast becoming the health education center of choice in the Inland Empire. Each semester, more than 14,000 students pursue associate's degrees, transfer to a four-year college or university, or a career certificate that qualifies them to enter their chosen field.