Dental Hygiene
- Learn about the Dental Hygiene Specialized Associate Degree Program (AST) from industry experts
- Gain real world experience in our onsite Dental Clinic
- Graduate from our 22-month degree program with a solid foundation and vital skills that will make you an asset in any dental practice
The LCCTC dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Click here to learn why CODA accreditation is so important.
Program Overview
What is the Dental Hygiene Specialized Associate Degree Program?
The degree program combines classroom theory and laboratory experience on topics including patient assessment, documentation, prevention techniques, therapeutic dental hygiene treatment, local anesthetic, sealants, impressions, fluoride application and dental radiography for entry level dental hygienist.
Your Future as a Dental Hygienist
Techinical Skills
- Perform Oral Health Care Assessments That Include The Review Of Patients’ Health History, Dental Charting, Oral Cancer Screening, And Evaluation Of Gum Disease / Health
- Expose, Process, And Interpret Dental Radiographs (X-Rays)
- Remove Plaque And Calculus (“Tartar”) From Above And Below The Gumline Using Dental Instruments
- Apply Cavity-Preventive Agents Such As Fluorides And Sealants To The Teeth
- Administer Local Anesthetic And / Or Nitrous Oxide Analgesia
- Educate Patients On Proper Oral Hygiene Techniques To Maintain Healthy Teeth And Gums
- Counsel Patients About Plaque Control And Developing Individualized At-Home Oral Hygiene Programs
- Administer Smoking Cessation Programs
- Counsel Patients On The Importance Of Good Nutrition For Maintaining Optimal Oral Health.
In Demand
- Average annual pay FT Dental Hygienist in PA is $76,568 (ZipRecruiter, 2021).
- Just in case you need a simple breakdown, that works out to be approximately $36.81 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,472/week or $6,381/month.
Work Environment
- Private Dental Offices
- Public Health Clinics
- Hospitals
- Dental Insurance Companies
- Educational Facilities
- Dental Sales
- Research
Programs Course Catalog
Dental Hygiene (AST)
22 Months
*denotes programs accredited by the Council on Occupational Education – https://council.org/ Program Description: The program aims to graduate competent oral health professionals to work in the mainstream of the... Read more
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