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Dental Hygiene A.A.S.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania | Northampton Community College- Bethlehem (ETPP) | ID: 140974

Overview

511 E 3Rd ST Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015-2072
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Admissions Office:
610-861-5500
Online Training
Classroom Training
Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
Employment Skill Gain
Associate’s Degree
$25,956.00 - $40,773.00
Training(Trade)

Description of Training Provider

Northampton Area Community College is a Pennsylvania Community College accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. For the past 50 years NCC has been offering short- term certificates and diplomas and Associate's Degrees in over 100 pr

Program Description

Dental hygienists are licensed oral health professionals who play an essential role in the field of dentistry. Dental hygienists provide a variety of services that prevent, or limit the extent of, cavities and/or gum disease. They also provide educational, clinical and therapeutic services for people of all ages and in every situation. NCC's Dental Hygiene program is among the most respected in PA. During the 2 year program, all pre-clinical and clinical practice occurs in the dental clinic located at the Fowler Family Southside Center campus. Professional hygienists working the field enhance the hands-on aspects of the clinical portion of the program. The dental hygiene program is competency-based and assesses all clinical and laboratory courses using pass/fail criteria. Students must earn grades of C (75%) or better in all DENH courses to qualify for semester promotion.

Skills & Competencies

Students will be competent with respect to the Northampton Community College's Dental Hygiene Department document, "Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene"

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 74 hours/104 weeks
  • 292021 - Dental Hygienists
  • www.northampton.edu
  • 07/31/2020
  • Full Time, Part Time, Daytime

Service Costs

11,157.00
12,050.00
24,050.00
25,974.00
4,089.00
10,710.00

Performance Measures

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