Dental Hygiene: A.A.A.S. degree, 182 credits (60-65 prerequisite credits, 116 in major)
We are pleased that you are interested in the Dental Hygiene Program at Shoreline Community College. The program seeks motivated students who are dedicated to a career in the dental hygiene profession. Applicants are advised to explore all aspects of a dental hygiene career and to work in the dental field prior to applying to the program. Admission is selective and highly competitive.
Students are accepted into the Dental Hygiene program after successful completion of selection process.
Areas of study include organic chemistry, anatomy & physiology, nutrition, pharmacology and fundamentals of dental hygiene.
Dental Hygiene might be a good fit for you if you enjoy science, working with your hands, comfortable interacting closely with people and possess keen attention to detail.
Graduates generally work in private dental offices or in public settings such as public health clinics, universities, schools, nursing homes and oral research facilities.
The Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program is an *accredited two year (seven-quarter) full-time program offering an Associate of Applied Art and Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. The program prepares individuals for entry into dental hygiene and for the Dental Hygiene National Board Exam given by the American Dental Association as well as all parts of the Western Regional Examining Board.
*American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Shoreline Community College Dental Hygiene Program is dedicated to student success and learning by providing diverse educational opportunities, excellence in teaching and encouragement of lifelong learning and professional development. Emphasis is placed on promotion of the public’s health and comprehensive patient care utilizing high levels of professional knowledge, judgment and skill.
Our primary purpose is to provide the highest quality of education while recognizing and respecting the dignity of each individual. Students, while having the responsibility for their own learning are provided a physical and emotional atmosphere conducive to learning. Mutual respect between faculty, staff and students will be demonstrated in all endeavors.
The Dental Hygiene faculty encourages students to attain their professional goals while realizing their individual potential as learners and beginning professionals.
