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Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.

Requirements

Dental hygienists examine patients for signs of oral diseases, such as gingivitis, and provide preventive care, including oral hygiene. Working in a private dental office continues to be the primary place of employment for dental hygienists. For today’s dental hygiene professional, there are many other career pathways to explore as well. Employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for dental services will increase as the population ages and as research continues to link oral health to overall health. .

Total Program Credits: 84

Matriculation Requirements:
  1. ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Contexts, CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry for the Health Sciences, BIOL 1610 College Biology, ZOOL 2320 Human Anatomy /ZOOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab and ZOOL 2420 Human Physiology/ZOOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab with a minimum of a "C" grade or higher
  2. Complete the HSRT - Health Science Reasoning Test.
  3. Complete 20 hours of clinical/dental office observation.
  4. Submit two letters of reference by either a current supervisor/employer or academic instructor.
  5. Submit a 2 page essay on topic provided by department.
  6. Submit the Dental Hygiene Application Fee by February 1.
  7. Complete interview process and be formally accepted into program.
General Education Requirements: 27 Credits
  ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing CC 3
or ENGH 1005 Literacies and Composition Across Context CC (5)  
 Complete one of the following: 3
  MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL (3)  
  MAT 1035
Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL (6)  
  MATH 1050 College Algebra QL (4)  
  MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL (5)  
  STAT 1045 Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL (5)  
  STAT 1040 Introduction to Statistics QL (3)  
Distribution Courses  
  BIOL 1610 College Biology I BB 4
  CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry for the Health Sciences PP 4
  COMM 1020 Public Speaking HH 3
  PSY 1010 General Psychology SS 3
  SOC 1010 Introduction to Sociology SS 3
  MICR 2060 Microbiology for Health Professions BB 3
  MICR 2065 Microbiology for Health Professions Laboratory 1
Discipline Core Requirements: 57 Credits
Complete the following:
  ZOOL 2320 Human Anatomy BB 3
  ZOOL 2325 Human Anatomy Laboratory 1
  ZOOL 2420 Human Physiology 3
  ZOOL 2425 Human Physiology Laboratory 1
  NUTR 1020 Foundations of Human Nutrition 3
  DENT 1010 Dental Hygiene I 3
  DENT 1015 Dental Hygiene I Preclinical lab 2
  DENT 1020 Oral Anatomy and Physiology 4
  DENT 1030 Dental Materials 2
  DENT 1040 Dental Hygiene II 3
  DENT 1045 Dental Hygiene II Clinical 3
  DENT 1050 Clinical Dental Radiography 1
  DENT 1055 Clinical Dental Radiography Lab 1
  DENT 1060 General and Oral Pathology 2
  DENT 1070 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office  2
  DENT 2020 Dental Pharmacology 3
  DENT 206G Oral Public Health 3
  DENT 3010 Dental Anesthesiology 3
  DENT 3015 Dental Hygiene III Clinical 4
  DENT 3030 Periodontology 3
  DENT 3040 Dental Hygiene IV 2
  DENT 3045 Dental Hygiene IV Clinical 4
  DENT 3050 Dental Hygiene Seminar 1

Graduation Requirements:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 84 semester credits.
  2. Overall grade point average of 2.5 or above. All courses must have "C" or higher.
  3. Residency hours: minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
  4. Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. This is only for students seeking an AAS in Dental Hygiene. If you are continuing a BS in Dental Hygiene, please consult the BS Dental Hygiene Map.  Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1010 ENGH or 1005 Introduction to Academic Writing CC or Literacies and Composition Across Contexts CC 3
Complete one of the following: 3
MAT 1030 Quantitative Reasoning QL  
MAT 1035 Quantitative Reasoning with Integrated Algebra QL  
STAT 1040 Introduction to Statistics QL  
STAT 1045 Introduction to Statistics with Algebra QL  
MATH 1050 or Higher College Algebra QL  
MATH 1055 College Algebra with Preliminaries QL  
or Higher MATH     
Complete the following:  
COMM 1020 Public Speaking HH 3
SOC 1010 Intro to Sociology SS 3
PSY 1010 General Psychology SS 3
  Semester total: 15
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1610 College Biology I BB 4
NUTR 1020 Foundations of Human Nutrition 3
CHEM 1110 Elementary Chemistry for Health Sciences PP 4
  Semester total: 11
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
ZOOL 2320 Human Anatomy BB 3
ZOOL 2325 Human Anatomy Lab 1
ZOOL 2420 Human Physiology 3
ZOOL 2425 Human Physiology Lab 1
MICRO 2060 Microbiology for Health Professions BB 3
MICRO 2065 Microbiology for Health Professions Lab 1
  Semester total: 12
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
DENT 1010 Dental Hygiene I 3
DENT 1015 Dental Hygiene I Preclinical Lab 2
DENT 1020 Oral Anatomy & Physiology 4
DENT 1070 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Office 2
DENT 1050 Clinical Dental Radiography 1
DENT 1055 Clinical Dental Radiography Lab 1
  Semester total: 13
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
DENT 2020 Dental Pharmacology 3
DENT 1040 Dental Hygiene II 3
DENT 1045 Dental Hygiene  II Clinical 3
DENT 1030 Dental Materials 2
DENT 1060 General and Oral Pathology 2
  Semester total: 13
Semester 6 Course Title Credit Hours
DENT 3010 Dental Anesthesiology 3
DENT 3015 Dental Hygiene III Clinical 4
DENT 3030 Periodontology 3
DENT 206G Oral Public Health GI 3
  Semester total: 13
Semester 7 Course Title Credit Hours
DENT 3040 Dental Hygiene IV 2
DENT 3045 Dental Hygiene IV Clinical 4
DENT 3050 Dental Hygiene Seminar 1
  Semester total: 7
  Degree total: 84

Department

Allied Health

The Allied Health department is in the College of Health and Public Service. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Allied Health department, visit their website.

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Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. UVUDH graduates will be able to execute all steps in the dental hygiene process of care.
  2. UVUDH graduates will be able to apply a professional code of ethics which complies with Federal and State laws.
  3. UVUDH graduates will be able to provide health promotion and education services in public health and alternative settings.
  4. UVUDH graduates will be able to successfully graduate and affiliate with professional organizations.
  5. UVUDH graduates will be able to perform self-assessment for professional growth and lifelong learning.
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