Dental Hygiene Program Details
Program Description
To develop in students the personal traits and professional skills required to perform as competent entry-level dental hygienists within the dental team and community. Curriculum includes didactic, laboratory, and on-site clinical training, which allows students to gain knowledge and skills in the practice of ethical and comprehensive dental hygiene care by application of established standards of dental hygiene. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to employ lifelong learning skills, analyze and apply advances in research to patient care, and facilitate health promotion.
Program Requirements
How Long is the Program?
Program Length: Approximately 23 months (two years)
Curriculum: What Classes Do I Need to Take to Become a Dental Hygienist ?
Here are just a few classes you will take during the Dental Hygiene program:
- Dental Anatomy
- Biomaterials
- Pharmacology for Dental Hygiene
- Periodontics
- Restorative Lab
Where Can I Take a Dental Hygiene Training Class Near Me?
| PSY 125 |
Psychology |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| CCM 145 |
Communications & Composition |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| BIO 115 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
45 |
30 |
- |
4.0 |
| BIO 145 |
Microbiology & Immunology |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RDH 101 |
Introduction to Dental Hygiene |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| RDH 186 |
Dental Anatomy |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| Semester I Total |
225 |
30 |
- |
16.0 |
| SOC 110 |
Sociology |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| CHM 125 |
Chemistry/Biochemistry |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| BIO 136 |
Head & Neck Anatomy |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| RDH 118 |
Medical Emergencies |
15 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| RDH 116 |
Preclinical Dental Hygiene |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RDH 120 |
Preclinical Clinical Dental Hygiene |
- |
- |
90 |
2.0 |
| RDH 211 |
Radiology |
30 |
45 |
- |
3.5 |
| Semester II Total |
195 |
45 |
90 |
16.5 |
| RDH 150 |
Dental Hygiene I |
30 |
15 |
- |
2.5 |
| RDH 155 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene I |
- |
- |
120 |
2.5 |
| RDH 215 |
Biomaterials |
15 |
45 |
- |
2.5 |
| RDH 218 |
Periodontics |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RDH 260 |
Pharmacology for Dental Hygiene |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| Semester III Total |
135 |
60 |
120 |
13.5 |
| RDH 175 |
Dental Hygiene II |
30 |
15 |
- |
2.5 |
| RDH 180 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene II |
- |
- |
150 |
3.0 |
| RDH 209 |
Nutrition & Cariology |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| RDH 214 |
Patient/Pain Management |
30 |
45 |
- |
3.5 |
| RDH 220 |
General/Oral Pathology |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RDH 223 |
Restorative Lab I* |
|
30 |
- |
1.0 |
| Semester IV Total |
135 |
90 |
150 |
15.0 |
| RDH 200 |
Dental Hygiene III |
30 |
15 |
- |
2.5 |
| RDH 205 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene III |
- |
- |
180 |
4.0 |
| RDH 251 |
Treatment of Special Needs Patient Seminar |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RDH 259 |
Community & Public Dental Health |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RDH 233 |
Restorative Lab* |
15 |
75 |
- |
3.5 |
| Semester V Total |
135 |
90 |
180 |
16.0 |
| RDH 226 |
Review of Dental Hygiene |
45 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RDH 230 |
Dental Health Promotions |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| RDH 240 |
Dental Hygiene IV |
15 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| RDH 245 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV |
- |
- |
180 |
4.0 |
| RDH 285 |
Restorative Clinic* |
- |
- |
60 |
3.0 |
| RDH 291 |
Principles of Dental Hygiene Practice |
30 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| Semester VI Total |
135 |
- |
240 |
14.0 |
| Program Totals |
945 |
315 |
780 |
90.0 |
*Represents the Seattle program