Dixie State College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene. The program is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation.
The vision of the Dental Hygiene program is to provide a progressive atmosphere that meets the needs of culturally diverse population through excellence in clinical care, disease prevention and health promotion. Our comprehensive education atmosphere fosters effective, positive teamwork and emphasized open lines of communication. Our vision is to have a student selection process which is competitive, fair, and ethical, allowing for a diverse population to be selected, with each contributing positively to the dental team in order to further the advancement of dental health. The Dixie State College Dental Hygiene Program values teamwork, communication and mutual respect and promotion of life-long learning opportunities for our students, patients, faculty, and community dental health professionals.
Students are instructed in the theoretical knowledge and clinical skills essential for dental hygiene practices. This includes anesthesia procedures and limited expanded functions. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates must pass the national written exam, and regional and state clinical board examinations to apply to become a registered dental hygienist (RDH).
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The AAS DHYG program is a 2 year program (fall, spring, summer, fall, and spring semesters).
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Applications will be kept for 2 years only.
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20-24 students are accepted every year.
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Applicants should be aware that in addition to the regular student tuition and fees for Dixie State College there is a lab fee which covers clinical supplies and instruments needed to complete the courses, as well as various other additional fees. These fees are subject to change every year. For more information, contact the Department Secretary.
*MUST HAVE BEEN TAKEN WITHIN THE LAST 7 YEARS*
PREREQUISITES TO BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF FALL SEMESTER
These courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better,
with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better to apply. |
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Credits |
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CHEM 1110* |
Elementary General/Organic Chemistry |
4 |
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CHEM 1115* |
Elementary General/Organic Chemistry Lab |
1 |
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BIOL 2420* |
Human Physiology |
3 |
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BIOL 2425* |
Human Physiology Lab |
1 |
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BIOL 2320* |
Human Anatomy |
3 |
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BIOL 2325* |
Human Anatomy Lab |
2 |
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NFS 1020 |
Scientific Foundations of Nutrition |
3 |
GENERAL EDUCATION PREREQUISITES
These courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better
prior to beginning the Dental Hygiene Program.
If this is not accomplished, the student's position will go to an alternate. |
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ENGL 1010 |
Introduction to Writing |
3 |
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ENGL 2010 |
Intermediate Writing |
3 |
SOC 1010 -OR-
SOC 1020 |
Introduction to Sociology -OR-
Social Problems |
3 |
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PSY 1010 |
General Psychology |
3 |
MATH 1030 -OR-
MATH 1040 -OR-
MATH 1050 |
Quantitative Reasoning -OR-
Intro to Statistics -OR-
College Algebra/Pre-Calculus |
3-4 |
There are a few departmental scholarships for both first and second year Dental Hygiene students.
If you are interested in looking into any of Dixie State College's scholarships, visit the Scholarship page. The deadline for most scholarships is March 1st. You may contact Financial Aid at (435) 652-7575 or visit the Financial Aid page for more information.
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