Dental Hygiene
Dental hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases and provide other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. Dental Hygienists are vital members of the dental team. The rigorous two-year program leads to an Associate degree, graduates must pass the National Board Dental Hygiene exam and regional clinical licensing examinations before being eligible for state licensure. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.
- Estimated Length of Program: 2 years
- Credential Awarded: Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene
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My experience was one I will never forget and I am forever grateful for the choice I made applying to the program, as well as the knowledge I received from the remarkable professors and instructors. If you believe that dental hygiene is the career you wish to pursue I encourage you to apply to STCC. You will not regret it.Holly O'Connor, Class of 2017, Optimal Smiles, Longmeadow
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