CFCC Dental Hygiene Program
Selective Admission Process
APPLICATION DATES:
January 19, 2010 through March 19, 2010
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE EACH ACADEMIC YEAR
It is important that all applicants for the Dental Hygiene Program understand the selective admissions process. Applicants who wish to submit an application must first meet minimum requirements. Please review the information regarding minimum requirements and other pertinent information listed below.
The program in 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. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611.
CFCC, its faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees are committed to equality of educational opportunity. The College does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees. Moreover, the College is committed to cultural diversity and actively seeks larger numbers of minorities within the College community. This policy applies to both students and employees at all levels of the College's operations.
APPLICATION PROCESS
It is the Dental Hygiene applicants' responsibility to ensure that all requirements are met by the established deadline. Dental Hygiene deadlines, guidelines, and policies apply equally to all students; thus, there can be no exceptions.
| All APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE TELEPHONE OR BY MAIL/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE. |
Steps 1 through 5 must be completed in order to file your "Intent to Apply" to the Dental Hygiene program.
Students must:
- Have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in all post-secondary courses if you have completed coursework at Cape Fear Community College. If your CFCC GPA is below 2.5 and you have not been enrolled in CFCC for 3 consecutive years, you may be eligible for academic forgiveness. (See page 22 in the current 2009 - 2010 catalog.)
- Complete the CFCC General Admissions Application.
- Complete appropriate Placement Test, if required by the Admissions Office. Meet minimum cut-off scores on Placement Test.
- Have an official high school transcript or GED scores mailed to the Admissions and Records Office. Official transcripts should be mailed from the institution(s) attended or be hand delivered in an envelope sealed by a representative of the school(s) attended.
- Have official transcripts from all colleges or schools attended since high school mailed to the Admissions and Records Office. These will be reviewed for possible transfer credit.
- Meet with a counselor to schedule an appointment to take the Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) Exam and to complete an "Intent to Apply" Form. The "Intent to Apply" Form is not an application to the Dental Hygiene Program.
- Take Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) exam and meet minimum percentile cut-offs. Information about the PSB examination will be discussed later on this page.
A $20.00 fee will be charged to take the Health Occupations PSB Exam. Applicants must appear in person at Cape Fear Community College. The PSB exam fee must be paid by check, cash or credit card at the time the PSB exam is scheduled. If there are circumstances beyond the applicant's control and he/she misses the scheduled test date and provides documentation of the extenuating circumstance, the Director of Counseling MAY choose to issue a “Stand By Pass” for testing. A “Stand By Pass” does not guarantee admission to the test; Admission to the test may be determined by seat availability.
MINIMUM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
1. PLACEMENT TEST SCORES
To be considered for admission to the program, all applicants must meet the minimum requirements on the appropriate Placement Test*.
*Completion of English 111 or its equivalent and Math 115 or higher with a grade of "C" or better may eliminate taking a Placement Test.
| ASSET | Compass | Accuplacer (CPT) | SAT | ACT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Writing | 70 Writing | 86 Sentence | 470 Verbal or | 19 English |
| 41 Reading | 81 Reading | 80 Reading | Reading & Writing | 19 Reading |
| 41 Numerical | 47 Pre-Algebra | 55 Arithmetic | 500 Math | 20 Math |
If an applicant scores less than the minimum cut-off scores on the Placement Test, he/she will be required to complete the essential sequence of developmental courses. If the student completes all of the required remedial courses with a grade of "C" or higher prior to the application deadline date and meets the other minimum requirements, he/she may be considered eligible to apply to the Program.
The Placement Test or any combination of Placement Tests may be taken twice in twelve (12) consecutive months and must have been taken in the last five years. Applicants who violate the testing policy will not be disqualified. However, when a dental hygiene applicant has tested more than twice in twelve consecutive months, only the first two attempts will be considered in the application process. Placement test scores which violate the testing policy will be disregarded.
If the Placement Test has been taken at another community college (in the past five years), it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the scores are transferred to Cape Fear Community College.
Accommodations for testing due to special needs may be made with the Coordinator of Disabilities Services (A-215) or call (910) 362-7012.
2. BIOLOGY COMPETENCY WITH A GRADE OF "C" OR HIGHER.
All students who wish to apply for the Dental Hygiene Program must have completed a Biology course in high school or college and achieved a grade of "C" or higher within three (3) years of admission into the Dental Hygiene Program. Applicants who have taken the GED may also meet this requirement if they achieved a standard score of 45 or 450 on the GED Natural Science Test. If an applicant received his/her GED more than three years ago, he/she will be required to complete Biology. Interested applicants who need to meet the biology requirement must complete either BIO 106, 110, 111, 163, or *168.
* If a student completes BIO 168 (Anatomy and Physiology I) with a "C" or better, the course will meet eligibility requirement if taken within five (5) years of admission into the Dental Hygiene program.
3. CHEMISTRY
All students who wish to apply for the Dental Hygiene Program must have completed a Chemistry course in high school or college and achieved a grade of "C" or higher within five (5) years of admission into the Dental Hygiene Program. Interested applicants who need to meet the chemistry requirements must complete either CHM 131 & 131A, CHM 151 or CHM 152. Applicants planning to take the chemistry class at CFCC must meet Math (numerical) and Algebra cut-off scores on the Placement Test.
4. DENTAL OFFICE OBSERVATION
ALL applicants are required to observe a registered dental hygienist in a dental office for a minimum of six (6) hours. Please dress in professional attire; NO JEANS, SHORTS, SHORT TOPS, ETC.
| CONFIRMATION OF OBSERVATION MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN THE LAST TWO (2) YEARS, MUST BE DOCUMENTED ON THE OBSERVATION FORM ATTACHED TO THIS INFORMATION PACKET AND MUST BE MAILED BY THE DENTIST'S OFFICE. PLEASE ALLOW 5 BUSINESS DAYS FOR THE FORM TO BE RECEIVED. VERIFICATION OF THE OBSERVATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY CFCC PRIOR TO FILING YOUR "INTENT TO APPLY" AND SCHEDULING THE PSB ADMISSIONS TEST. |
5. PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES BUREAU (PSB) HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EXAM
Students who meet the minimum requirements will schedule an appointment to take the PSB Health Occupations exam. Dental Hygiene applicants may take the Health Occupations PSB one time per application period. More information about the PSB will be provided when the applicant is scheduled for the PSB.
There are several resources that can be used to help prepare for this exam such as a dictionary, 8th grade arithmetic textbooks, high school science textbooks, GED Study Guide, SAT Study Guide, and the ARCO Nursing School & Allied Health Entrance Exams by Marion F. Gooding, R.N., Ph.D. The CFCC Learning Lab (910) 362-7137 offers tutoring for the PSB exam.
| A study guide for the PSB Exam can be accessed at: http://cfcc.edu/testingservices/ (use lower case letters). |
In order to apply to the Dental Hygiene Program, a student must meet the minimum score requirements on the PSB of 30th percentile in Natural Science and Reading Comprehension, and an average of 50th percentile in Verbal, Arithmetic, and Non-Verbal. Those who have taken the Health Occupations PSB for Dental Hygiene in previous years should be aware that only those scores from the two most recent attempts will be considered. Spelling and Vocational Adjustment do not require a specific percentile score; however, the raw score will be computed in the total point count. Dental Hygiene applicants may take the Health Occupations PSB one time per application period.
| A $20.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO TAKE THE HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PSB EXAM. A $10.00 FEE WILL BE CHARGED TO RENORM A HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PSB EXAM TAKEN FOR ANOTHER PROGRAM. |
DENTAL HYGIENE SELECTION PROCESS
The point system was implemented as an objective means for evaluating dental hygiene applicants.
Fifty percent (50%) of overall points will come from the PSB test and fifty percent (50%) of overall points will come from related high school and/or college classes completed prior to March 19, 2010.
Dental Hygiene applicants will be ranked based upon points earned, and the students with the highest number of points will be selected. If two or more students have the identical total point count, the date and time that the "Intent to Apply" Form was completed with a counselor will be the determining factor.
1. Points For the PSB Exam
Raw scores in all seven (7) areas of the PSB Exam -- Verbal, Arithmetic, Non-Verbal, Spelling, Reading Comprehension, Natural Sciences, and the Vocational Adjustment Index are used in calculating the total number of points earned in this section.
2. Points for grades earned
Prior High School Or College Level Classes
College and/or high school courses taken with a grade of "C" or better will earn the applicant points. (For point distribution, refer to the point count worksheet.)
SPECIAL NOTES:
BIO 168, BIO 169, and BIO 175 must have been taken in the last five (5) years.
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective: Humanities and Fine Arts electives are listed on pages 72-73 in the 2009-2010 catalog. If choosing a foreign language, the elective must be a third level course; i.e. FRE 211, GER 211 or SPA 211.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements on the PSB of the 30th percentile in Natural Science and Reading Comprehension and an average of 50th percentile in Verbal, Arithmetic, and Non-verbal will be invited in to discuss their point count assessments with a counselor. APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO ATTEND THIS POINT COUNT ASSESMENT WILL WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO CONTEST THEIR POINT TOTALS.
Applicant's point counts are confidential; please do not call to inquire about your point count. To protect your privacy, point count totals will not be discussed on the telephone.
3. Points for Work Experience
Applicants may earn points for employment as a Dental Assistant. Applicants who have 6 months or more experience as a dental assistant are required to present documentation verifying their employment. Verification of employment must be submitted on the dentist's letterhead and submitted to admissions prior to scheduling the PSB. The letter should state name of applicant, date(s) of employment, and bear the signature of the dental practitioner. This letter must be in a sealed envelope to CFCC Counseling Office prior to scheduling of the PSB exam.
4. Points for College Degree
Applicants may also earn points for having earned a college degree from a regionally accredited college (For point distribution, refer to the attached point count worksheet).
5. Points for Information Session
Ten (10) points will be awarded for attending one of the Information Sessions listed below. Certificates of attendance will be given at the completion of the information session and must be submitted to the Counseling Office (Room A-220) one week after the information session attended.
Thurs, Oct 22, 2009 at 12:00 pm Room L-107
Fri, Nov 20, 2009 at 10:00 am Room L-107
Thurs, Dec 3, 2009 at 12:00 pm Room L-107
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
Twelve (12) new students may be conditionally admitted to the Dental Hygiene Program each Fall semester. Alternates are admitted to the program only if someone who was originally accepted declines the offer of admission or if someone who was originally accepted becomes disqualified (refer to disqualifying factors).
The 12 selected students will be notified when to complete the following information:
- Medical Reports
All completed health/medical reports must be received by the specified date noted in acceptance letter.
- CPR
Students must also submit documentation of current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
- PROGRESSION POLICY
Students admitted to the Dental Hygiene Program must achieve or have achieved a "C" in each course in the curriculum in order to progress semester by semester.
THE DENTAL HYGIENE FACULTY EMPHASIZE THAT ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS DEMONSTRATE A STUDENT'S ETHICS; THEREFORE, IT IS THE DEPARTMENT POLICY THAT A STUDENT WILL RECEIVE AN "F" IN A COURSE FOR CHEATING IN A LECTURE CLASS, SHORTCUTTING OR ELIMINATING CLINICAL OR RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES, OR UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR. AN "F" IN A CLASS WILL RESULT IN DISMISSAL FROM THE PROGRAM.
Grading Policy
A Excellent 92-100 B Good 84-91 C Average 76-83 D Poor 68-75
Credits in the DH Program are determined as follows:Class 1 hour credit for each hour class Lab 1 hour credit for three hours lab
A semester credit hour is equivalent to 16 hours of classroom instruction or 48 hours of laboratory or clinical instruction.
- PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE EXPECTATIONS OF A STUDENT DENTAL HYGIENIST
Dental Hygiene practice is a discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective, and psychomotor performance requirements. For purposes of Dental program compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disability Act, a qualified individual with a disability is one who, with or without reasonable accommodation or modification, meets the essential eligibility requirements for participation in the Dental programs.
If a student believes that he or she cannot meet the Dental Hygiene program requirements without accommodations or modifications, the Dental Hygiene faculty will determine on an individual basis, whether or not the necessary accommodations or modifications can be reasonably made.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS
See also the Technical Standards signature form.STANDARD EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES
(Not all Inclusive)Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups from a variety of social, emotional, cultural, physical, medical, and intellectual backgrounds. Establish rapport with clients, families and colleagues. Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written form Collect assessment data. Explain treatment procedures. Initiate health teaching. Document and interpret dental hygiene actions and client and family responses. Document assessment findings and treatment rendered. Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical judgment. Identify cause and effect relationship in clinical situations. Develop dental hygiene care plans. Assimilate knowledge from lecture, laboratory and clinical arenas. Utilize basic mathematical skills. Physical abilities sufficient to move around rooms in the dental environment, maneuver in small spaces, and reach needed equipment. Move around clinical operatories, dark room, sterilization room, and other treatment areas. Position chairside in close proximity to patient. Administer CPR and BLS procedures. Reach radiographic equipment which is approximately 5-6. off floor. Transfer patients from wheel chairs to dental chairs and back. Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide safe and effective dental hygiene care Move, calibrate, use equipment and supplies including sharp instruments. Use ancillary aids chairside . mannequins, small equipment, etc. Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs Hears patients, cries of distress, sound of instruments being properly utilized, sound of slow speed hand piece and ultrasonic scaler, and monitor vital signs. Visual ability sufficient for physical assessment, performance of dental hygiene procedures and maintenance of environmental safety. Observes client responses such as skin color and facial expression. Notes gingival description and pocket depths (read probe) . healthy vs. disease state including color changes. Monitors vital signs. Evaluates radiographs for technical quality including density, contrast and distortion. Reads records. Note color changes in dental materials which indicates reactions occurring. Tactile ability sufficient for assessment and performance of dental hygiene procedures. Perform palpation techniques (EO/IO exam), functions of a dental hygiene exam and/or those related to therapeutic intervention, e.g. scaling, root planning and deposit assessment. - DISQUALIFYING FACTORS
Students may be denied admission to or continuation in the Dental Hygiene programs for any of the following reasons:
- Physical or emotional health, which indicates impairment in ability to provide safe care to the public.
- Conduct not in accordance with the standards of a registered dental hygienist:
- has given false information or has withheld material information;
- has been convicted of or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to any crime which indicated the individual as unfit or incompetent to practice, or that the individual has deceived or defrauded the public;
- has used any drug to a degree that interferes with his or her fitness to practice dental hygiene;
- has engaged in conduct which endangers the public health.
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LEGAL LIMITATIONS OF LICENSURE
Students who enroll in the Dental Hygiene Program should be aware that the application for licensure at the completion of the program might be denied or restricted by the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners for the following reasons:
- The student practiced fraud or deceit in attempting to procure a license to practice Dental Hygiene.
- The student has been convicted of a misdemeanor/felony (excluding a minor traffic violation). Applicants for dental hygiene licensure will submit to a thorough criminal background check, to include the submission of fingerprints.
- The student is addicted to alcohol or other drugs to such a degree as to render him/her unfit or unworthy to practice Dental Hygiene.
- The student is mentally or physically incompetent to practice Dental Hygiene.
See the NC Board of Dental Examiners website for further information.
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INFECTIOUS DISEASE POLICY
Although there are no documented cases of occupational spread of HIV to dental workers, students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene Program are at a slight risk for exposure to blood and body fluids and the potential does exist for transmission of bloodborne and other infectious diseases during patient care activities. The risk of HIV disease transmission from dental patients to members of the dental team is extremely low. Nevertheless, there is some small potential for this to occur. The Americans with Disabilities Act forbids discrimination against patients with HIV; therefore, students are required to treat all patients assigned, regardless of the disease state of the patient.
Applicants/students who are HIV/AIDS or HBV (Hepatitis) positive will not be barred from working, teaching, attending classes or participating in college sponsored activities, unless the applicant/student is unable to follow *Standard Precautions. All decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis. (Standard Precautions are defined as: Consideration of all patients as being infected with pathogens and therefore applying infection control procedures to the care of all patients.)
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DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM GOALS & COMPETENCIES
GOALS
- Graduates of the dental hygiene program will be able to demonstrate the basic knowledge and skills needed for entry into the dental hygiene field
- Graduates of the dental hygiene program will be able to effectively utilize problem solving and critical thinking skills in patient care
- Dental hygiene students will gain experience with up-to-date and paperless technology
COMPETENCIES
- Apply professional code of ethics in all endeavors
- Practice as a member of a team in a professional manner
- Acquire, analyze and record data on the general, oral and psychosocial health status of patients using methods consistent with medical, legal and ethical principles
- Use critical decision-making skills to determine patient needs
- Formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan
- Provide individualized care designed to assist the patient in achieving and maintaining oral health
- Evaluate the effectiveness of educational, preventive, and therapeutic services
- Promote the values of oral and general health to the public
- Assume responsibility for health promotion and disease prevention to the public and organizations within and outside the profession
- Demonstrate professional commitment and advancement
- Evaluate research pertaining to new products and techniques
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DENTAL HYGIENE SKILLS & LEVEL OF COMPETENCE AT PROGRAM COMPLETION
Skills in the dental hygiene program are taught to clinical or laboratory competence.
CLINICAL COMPETENCE: Clinical competence is developed during the repeated delivery of dental hygiene services with close supervision of faculty. These services are mastered on peer clients and clinic clients. Once you have mastered these competencies (proficiencies), and graduated from the dental hygiene program, you will be legally and ethically capable of delivering those services, within the scope of the dental laws, as directed by the State Board of Dental Examiners. (All proficiencies in DEN 121, 131, 141, 221, & 231 will be mastered to clinical competency.)
LABORATORY COMPETENCE: Laboratory competence is developed in a laboratory setting on a mannequin, extracted teeth or dental model. With additional experience, beyond graduation, you may develop clinical competence. Legally and ethically you must inform your employer that you have been trained to provide this dental hygiene service to laboratory competence. Your supervisor will need to directly observe and supervise you perform this service until you develop clinical competence. (See DEN 224 syllabus for a list of lab competencies)
The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
"The Commission on Dental Accreditation will review complaints that relate to a program's compliance with the accreditation standards. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of dental and dental-related education programs, but does not intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal for individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion or dismissal of faculty, staff or students."
A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or the Commission's policy and procedures for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 or by calling 1-800-621-8099 extension 4653.
COUNSELING
If you have questions or concerns regarding the selective admissions process, please contact a counselor in room A-220 or at the North Campus in room NA 100.
Revised 7/2009ESTIMATED EXPENSES
CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
| YEAR 1 | YEAR 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SEMESTER | 4th SEMESTER | ||
| Tuition/Fees (in-state) | $868.50 | Tuition/Fees (in-state) | $868.50 |
| Tuition/Fees (out-of-state) | $3929.30 | Tuition/Fees (out-of-state) | $3929.30 |
| Books | 500.00 | Books | 270.00 |
| Dental Hygiene Association Dues | 60.00 | Dental Hygiene Association Dues | 60.00 |
| Liability Insurance | 15.00 | Liability Insurance | 15.00 |
| Course Notes | 20.00 | Course Notes | 15.00 |
| Instruments | 800.00 | Misc. | 75.00 |
| Class Dues (1 time only) | 20.00 | ||
| Uniforms | 190.00 | ||
| Stethoscope/cuff, misc. | 62.00 | TOTAL (in-state) | $ 1303.50 |
| Handpiece | 425.00 | TOTAL (out-of-state) | $ 4364.30 |
| Dental Supply Fee | 30.00 | ||
| TOTAL (in-state) | $ 2990.50 | ||
| TOTAL (out-of-state) | $ 6051.30 | ||
| 2nd SEMESTER | 5th SEMESTER | ||
| Tuition/Fees (in-state) | $ 868.50 | Tuition/Fees (in-state) | $ 868.50 |
| Tuition/Fees (out-of-state) | $ 3929.30 | Tuition/Fees (out-of-state) | $ 3929.30 |
| Books | 215.00 | Books | 268.00 |
| Course Notes | 15.00 | Course Notes | 15.00 |
| Uniforms | 90.00 | Pin | 40.00 |
| Graduation Fee | 15.00 | ||
| TOTAL (in-state) | $ 1188.50 | DH National Board | 265.00 |
| TOTAL (out-of-state) | $ 4249.30 | CITA Exam | 1200.00 |
| 3rd SEMESTER | |||
| Tuition/Fees (in-state) | $ 504.25 | TOTAL (in-state) | $ 2671.50 |
| Tuition/Fees (out-of-state) | $ 2225.95 | TOTAL (out-of-state) | $ 5732.30 |
| Books | 200.00 | ||
| Course Notes | 15.00 | ||
| TOTAL (in-state) | $ 719.25 | ||
| TOTAL (out-of-state) | $ 2440.95 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM (in-state) | $ 8863.25 | ||
| TOTAL PROGRAM (out-of-state) | $22,838.15 | ||
Revised 07/2009
Students are responsible for purchasing their own liability insurance, dental instruments, dental handpiece, Hepatitis B vaccination, and textbooks.
LIABILITY: $15.00 PER SCHOOL YEAR
| FULL TIME: | 12 CREDIT HOURS |
| ¾ TIME: | 9 CREDIT HOURS |
| ½ TIME: | 6 CREDIT HOURS |
Tuition is established by the North Carolina State Legislature and is subject to change without prior notification.
DENTAL HYGIENE CURRICULUM
| First Semester - Fall | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 168* | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| DEN 110 | Orofacial Anatomy | 3 |
| DEN 111 | Infection/Haz. Control | 2 |
| DEN 112 | Dental Radiography | 3 |
| DEN 120 | Dental Hygiene Preclinic Theory | 2 |
| DEN 121 | Dental Hygiene Preclinic Lab | 2 |
| Second Semester - Spring | Credits | |
| BIO 169* | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| CIS 111 | Basic PC Literacy | 2 (you may substitute CIS 110)* |
| ENG 111* | Expository Writing | 3 |
| DEN 223 | Dental Pharmacology | 2 |
| DEN 130 | Dental Hygiene Theory I | 2 |
| DEN 131 | Dental Hygiene Clinic I | 3 |
| DEN 124 | Periodontology | 2 |
| Third Semester - Summer | CREDITS | |
| BIO 175 | General Microbiology | 3 |
| DEN 140 | Dental Hygiene Theory II | 1 |
| DEN 141 | Dental Hygiene Clinic II | 2 |
| DEN 222 | General & Oral Pathology | 2 |
| DEN 125 | Dental Office Emergencies | 1 |
| Fourth Semester - Fall | CREDITS | |
| BIO 180* | Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| SOC 240* | Social Psychology | 3 |
| DEN 220 | Dental Hygiene Theory III | 2 |
| DEN 221 | Dental Hygiene Clinic III | 4 |
| DEN 224 | Dental Materials | 2 |
| DEN 123 | Nutrition/Dental Health | 2 |
| Fifth Semester - Spring | CREDITS | |
| ENG 114* | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
| ELECTIVE* | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| DEN 230 | Dental Hygiene Theory IV | 1 |
| DEN 231 | Dental Hygiene Clinic IV | 4 |
| DEN 232 | Community Dental Health | 3 |
| DEN 233 | Professional Development | 2 |
| Total Credits: | 75 | |
*College Transfer Credit
