Campus/format: This program is selective and can be completed during the day at the Burbank Campus; however, many non-day courses can be completed at other campuses.
Application deadline
: The application deadline is February 1. This selective
enrollment program requires additional application components. The selection process is competitive and space is limited (see pages 18-19 of the college catalog)
Requirements for consideration: Applicants must meet certain academic standards. See pages 18-19 of the college catalog for specific details, or refer to the program application available on our website or through the admissions office. Prior to admission, prerequisite courses needed are ENG101 (advised completion within three years of application with C+ or better), MAT126 with C+ or better, BIO203 and 204, and PER130.
Helpful hints: Because of an extensive classroom/clinical
commitment, students are encouraged to complete some of the general
education requirements prior to beginning dental hygiene courses.
Transfer options:Transfer agreements are currently being explored and developed for a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. Transfer agreements exist with Charter Oak State College and the University of Phoenix.
Visit MWCC’s transfer planning services website: http://transfer.mwcc.edu.
3 Plus ONE eligible–go to: www.mwcc.edu/3PlusONE
Special requirements:Applicants must meet all requirements for consideration before entering the program. Students must meet technical standards and additional requirements including immunizations, CPR certification, liability insurance, and a Criminal/Sexual Offender Records Information (CORI/SORI) check (see page 19 of the college catalog). All BIO, MAT (prerequisite) and DHY courses require a minimum grade of C+ or better to be eligible for promotion to the next level. Also, BIO203, 204 and 205 credits should not be more than five years old. Applicants currently working in a health care field can petition to lengthen the time to 10 years after successfully passing a competency examination. For more information, please call (978) 630-9367.
Career options: Registered dental hygienists can work in private practice, hospitals, clinics, health departments, schools, sales, or research. They can also pursue careers as educators employed at dental hygiene and dental schools.
Earning potential: $56,488 to $72,641 per year for full-time employment.
Information about Selective Admissions programs |
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Number |
Suggested Course Order |
Cr |
Prerequisites |
Year 1 |
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BIO205 |
Microbiology |
4 |
BIO109 or BIO115 or BIO203 encouraged as prerequisite:
Note: Recommended completion prior to program application |
DHY101 |
Anatomic Science for the Dental
Hygienist I |
3 |
BIO204 and admission into the Dental Hygiene Program; Co-requisites: DHY102, DHY103 |
DHY102 |
Dental Hygiene Process of Care
I |
5 |
Current CPR certification, health prof. level; BIO204 and admission into the Dental Hygiene Program. Co-requisites: DHY101, DHY103 |
DHY103 |
Dental Radiology (& Lab) |
3 |
BIO204 and admission into the Dental Hygiene Program. Co-requisites: DHY101, DHY102 |
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DHY105 |
Anatomic Science for the Dental Hygienist II |
3 |
DHY101; Co-requisites: DHY106, DHY107, DHY 108 |
DHY106 |
Dental Materials (& Lab) |
3 |
DHY101, DHY102, DHY103; BIO205; Co-requisites: DHY105, DHY106, DHY108 |
DHY107 |
Periodontology |
3 |
DHY101, DHY102, DHY103; BIO205; Co-requisites: DHY105, DHY106, DHY108 |
DHY108 |
Dental Hygiene Process of Care
II |
6 |
DHY101, DHY102, DHY103; BIO205; Co-requisites: DHY 105, DHY106 ,DHY107 |
Summer |
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DHY205 |
Pain Control (& Lab) |
3 |
DYH106, DHY107 and DHY108, ENG102; Co-requisites: DHY201, DHY202, DHY203, DHY204, PSY105 |
ENG102 |
English Composition II |
3 |
Prerequisite: ENG101
Note: Recommended completion prior to program application |
Year 2 |
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DHY201 |
Oral Pathology |
2 |
DHY106,DHY107 & DHY108; ENG102, Co-requisites: DHY202,DHY203,.DHY204, DHY205, PSY105; |
DHY202 |
Pharmacology for the Dental
Hygienist |
3 |
DHY106,DHY107 & DHY108, ENG102Co-requisites: DHY202,DHY203, DHY204, DHY205, PSY105 |
DHY203 |
Dental Hygiene Process of Care
III |
5 |
DHY106, DHY107 and DHY108, ENG102; Co-requisites: DHY201, DHY202, DHY204, DHY205, PSY105 |
DHY204 |
Oral Health Promotion |
2 |
DYH106, DHY107 and DHY108, ENG102; Co-requisites: DHY201, DHY202, DHY203, DHY205, PSY105 |
PSY105 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
ENG100, RDG100, or placement
Note: Recommended completion prior to program application |
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DHY206 |
Community Health |
3 |
DHY201, DHY202, DHY203 DHY204, DHY205; Co-requisites: DHY207 and DHY208; SOC103 |
DHY207 |
Dental Hygiene Process of Care
IV |
5 |
DYH201, DHY202, DHY203, DHY204, DHY 205; co-requisites: DHY206 and DHY 208; SOC103 |
DHY208 |
Dental Ethics and Professional
Issues |
2 |
DYH201, DHY202, DHY203 DHY204, DHY205; co-requisites: DHY207 and DHY206; SOC103 |
SOC103 |
Intro to Sociology |
3 |
ENG100, RDG100, or placement
Note: Recommended completion prior to program application |
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Humanities or Business Elective |
3 |
Humanities Electives: ART, ASL, ENG, HUM, MUS, PHL, SPA, THE Business Electives: ACC, BSS, BUS, CIS, ECO, MAS, MGT, MKT, PLS |
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Program Competencies
Upon graduation from this program students shall have demonstrated
the ability to:
- Communicate effectively and accurately through oral, written and electronic means.
- Demonstrate the application of theory to practice in achieving optimal patient care.
- Use methods of scientific investigation in developing a comprehensive plan of care.
- Implement comprehensive education plans that promote health and identify risk behaviors in individuals and groups of patients for both community and clinic settings.
- Practice within the legal, ethical and regulatory framework of dental hygiene in accordance with the standards set by the State Practice Act and Code of Ethics for Dental Hygienists.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the dental hygiene profession through assuming responsibility for lifelong learning and professional growth.
Technical Standards*
*general information about technical
standards and accommodation.
Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the
ability to:
- Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level.
- Communicate and assimilate information in either printed, signed or computer voice format.
- Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data.
- Have the visual acuity with corrective lenses to identify changes in oral tissues.
- Discern changes in color, texture and shape of tissues. Ability to differentiate among subtle shades of gray as seen on radiographs.
- Have sufficient physical ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the handling of a medical emergency.
- Have sufficient communication (oral and/or written) ability to question the patient about his/her medical condition and to relay information about the patient to others in English.
- Have sufficient manual dexterity with two hands to manipulate instruments with precision and control in the oral cavity without causing damage to tissues. This skill may not be fully evaluated until the preclinical portion of the curriculum.
- Have a sense of touch that allows for assessment and palpation of oral tissues.
- Sit for prolonged (up to four hours) periods of time.
- Operate and manipulate mechanical equipment, e.g.: dials, switches, push buttons, syringes, and blood pressure measurement devices.
- Pick up items of very small (2mm in width, 21 mm in length minimum) and varying diameters.
- Use upper body movements (up to five feet) to grasp, push/pull, reach overhead equipment, and to rotate and reach laterally.
- Lift, carry, and move equipment and supplies up to 10 pounds.
- Wear protective equipment such as gloves, face masks, face shields, and protective eye wear.
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