Dental Hygiene prepares the student with specialized skills necessary for employment as a dental hygienist. Emphasis is on prophylaxis (removal of calculus stain and deposits from the teeth), prevention of oral disease and on the hygienist’s ability as a dental health educator. The hygienist’s services are sought by dentists, schools, prisons, hospitals, departments of health and industry. The Dental Hygiene program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Requirements for Admission and Retention in the Dental Hygiene Program:

1

Have satisfactorily graduated from a recognized high school with a grade average of “C” or better, or have a GED.

2

Have successfully completed college chemistry. Concepts of Chemistry CHM 111 is recommended.

3

Have completed ACT test and had scores sent to Lake Land College.

4

Have completed college application and have high school and college transcripts sent to Lake Land College Office of Admissions and Records.

5

Have completed Lake Land College battery of entrance exams.

6

Have completed student information form sent to program director.

7

Completed applications will be evaluated by the Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee. Notification of acceptance will be provided to those individuals meeting the entrance criteria on a space available basis. Acceptance to the College does not ensure acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program.

After acceptance, a comprehensive physical examination is required.

Have current CPR card.

Hepatitis B immunizations are strongly recommended for all entering students.

Once admitted to the program, the student must achieve grades of "C" or better in all courses to remain enrolled.

The Anatomy & Physiology I and II course curriculum must include the study of a cadaver and head and neck anatomy.

BIO 225*

Anatomy & Physiology I

4

DHY 067

Dental Anatomy and Histology

4

DHY 068

Dental Hygiene I

3

DHY 069

Preclinical Hygiene I

4.5

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Dental Elective

.5

Total

16

DHY 045

Radiology

5

BIO 226

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

BIO 235*

Microbiology

4

DHY 071

Dental Hygiene II

3

DHY 072

Preclinical Hygiene II

4.5

Total

20.5

HED 102

Nutrition

3

DHY 081

Periodontology

3

DHY 082

Dental Hygiene Seminar

1

DHY 083*

Clinic I

3

Total

10

DHY 080

Pathology

3

DHY 086

Pharmacology

2

DHY 087

Dental Hygiene III

3

DHY 088

Clinic II

5

PSY 271

Intro. to Psychology

3

DHY 089

Lab Procedures for Dental Hygienists

3

DHY 090

Expanded Duties for Dental Hygienists

2.5

Total

21.5

ENG 120

Composition I

3

SOC 280

Introduction to Sociology

3

DHY 092

Dental Public Health

1

DHY 093

Dental Hygiene IV

3

SPE 111

Introduction to Speech Communication

3

DHY 094

Clinic III

5

Total

18