The purpose of this program is to prepare dental hygiene students for entry into the dental hygiene profession as a licensed clinician providing preventive, therapeutic, restorative and educational methods for the control of oral disease and promotion of optimal oral health.
Cost
Estimated Cost for Program: $ 50,097
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Resident Tuition: $ 14,210
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Technology Fees: $ 1,372
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General Student Fees: $ 900
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Online Course Fee: $ 580
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Books / Course Materials: $ 2,100 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
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Course Fees: $ 3, 825
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Program Specific Costs: $ 4,644 (certifications-licensure-exams, health Insurance, application fee, background check, drug/alcohol screening, meds record tracker and industry student membership)
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Other Cost / Expenses: $ 7,400 (uniforms/shoes, instruments/tools)
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Differential Fees: $ 15,066
Estimated Cost for Program Prerequisites: $ 7,446
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Resident Tuition: $ 6,380
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Technology Fees: $ 616
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General Student Fees: $ 450
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Online Course Fee: $ 0
Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Demonstrate application of principles of ethical reasoning, decision making and professional responsibility in the provision and support of evidence based oral health care services, research, patient care and practice management
PLO 2 - Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving and self-evaluation in the provision of comprehensive care, selection of patient management strategies, and professional competence development
PLO 3 - Select and plan educational and clinical services for periodontal diseases using appropriate interpersonal communication, comprehensive data collection, knowledge of periodontal conditions and therapies, and educational strategies
PLO 4 - Access, critically appraise, apply and communicate evidence based practices for all periodontal classifications within diverse patient populations
PLO 5 - Demonstrate interpersonal communication and collaborative skills to effectively interact with diverse population groups, health care providers, dental professionals and community groups
PLO 6 - Demonstrate application of refined instrumentation skills for periodontal, restorative and therapeutic interventions for individuals at all stages of life
PLO 7 - Demonstrate application of behavioral sciences and patient centered approaches to promote, improve and maintain oral health
PLO 8 - Use assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for the provision of dental hygiene services and disease prevention strategies within diverse, multicultural and special needs populations, and community groups
PLO 9 - Demonstrate use of mathematical and statistical concepts in the application of clinical and preventive dental care strategies
PLO 10 - Use appropriate library and information resources to research professional issues, develop community health program planning and to support lifelong learning
Admission Information
See the Dental Hygiene application website for the admission application packet.
Program Requirements
All courses must be completed with a letter grade of C or better. P/NP is not accepted.
Prerequisites Prior to Program Start
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP not accepted.
| BI 233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 3 | 4 |
| BI 234 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| WR 123 | Composition: Research Writing | 4 |
| Or | |
| WR 227Z | Technical Writing | 4 |
Prerequisites Prior to Applying
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP not accepted.
Complete both of the following:
| BI 231 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| BI 232 | Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
- While not a program prerequisite, BI 112 is a prerequisite for LCC's BI 231. Students who have transferred in A&P courses do not need to take BI 112.
Complete one of the following:
| CH 104 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 5 |
| CH 112 | Chemistry for Health Occupations | 4 |
- Students may complete 4 credits of any Chemistry course 100-level or higher
Complete one of the following:
| SOC 204 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| SOC 205 | Social Stratification and Social Systems | 4 |
| SOC 206 | Institutions and Social Change | 4 |
Complete one of the following
Complete one of the following
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C or better. P/NP not accepted.
| DH 107 | Dental Infection Control and Safety | 1 |
| DH 113 | Dental Anatomy and Histology | 2 |
| DH 132 | Dental Materials for the Dental Hygienist | 2 |
| DH 139 | Special Needs Patient and Dental Emergencies | 2 |
| DH 228 | Oral Biology 1 | 4 |
| DH 229 | General and Oral Pathology | 3 |
| DH 233 | Anesthesia/Analgesia for Dental Hygiene Therapy | 3 |
| DH 234 | Trends and Issues in Dental Hygiene | 2 |
| DH 254 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| Clinical Dental Hygiene: | |
| DH 118A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 1 | 4 |
| DH 118B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 1 Lab | 2 |
| DH 119A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 2 | 3 |
| DH 119B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 2 Lab | 5 |
| DH 120A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 3 Lecture/seminar | 3 |
| DH 120B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 3 Clinic Lab | 5 |
| DH 220A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 4 Lecture/seminar | 2 |
| DH 220B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 4 Lab | 6 |
| DH 221A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 5 | 2 |
| DH 221B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 5 Lab | 6 |
| DH 222A | Clinical Dental Hygiene 6 | 1 |
| DH 222B | Clinical Dental Hygiene 6 Lab | 6 |
| Community Dental Health: | |
| DH 237 | Community Dental Health 1 | 3 |
| DH 238 | Community Dental Health 2 | 1 |
| DH 239 | Expanded Practice Concepts and Roles | 3 |
| Oral Radiology: | |
| DH 243A | Oral Radiology 1 Lecture | 2 |
| DH 243B | Oral Radiology 1 Lab | 1 |
| DH 244A | Oral Radiology 2 Lecture | 1 |
| DH 244B | Oral Radiology 2 Lab | 1 |
| Periodontology: | |
| DH 270 | Periodontology 1 | 2 |
| DH 271 | Periodontology 2 | 2 |
| Restorative Dentistry: | |
| DH 275 | Restorative Dentistry 1 | 3 |
| DH 276 | Restorative Dentistry 2 | 3 |
| DH 277 | Restorative Dentistry 3 | 1 |
Footnotes
1 – Any math (MTH/STAT) above MTH 052 is also accepted
2 – BI 233: credits are applied towards prerequisites total
3 – BI 234: credits are applied towards program core total
4 – WR 123 / WR 227Z: credits are applied towards program core total. WR 123 has an additional prerequisite (not embedded in the program), while WR 227Z does not
5 – DH 120A satisfies the Human Relations requirement and may not be substituted
Notes
- Students must be accepted in Dental Hygiene Program to enroll in DH courses.
- Experiential Learning: Membership in the Student American Dental Hygienist's Association (SADHA) at the state and national level. Professional meetings and continuing education offerings. Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation of community health programs. Off-campus experiences with community clinics, school-based screenings, presentations for health fairs, classrooms, inter-professional collaboration and visitations to specialty and general dental offices/clinics.
Accreditation
Dental Hygiene, accredited by The American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education. The Commission may be contacted at 312-440-4653 or 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611.
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