Dental Hygiene Program

As a graduate of this program, you will have the knowledge and skills to provide preventive and therapeutic treatments and services prescribed by and under the supervision of the dentist. Specific responsibilities vary, depending on the law of the state where you are employed, but generally include: scaling and root debridement; application of topical fluoride and medicines for the prevention of tooth decay; taking impressions and preparing diagnostic models; expose, process and mount dental radiographs; provide instructions for patient self-care and nutritional counseling; and perform laboratory procedures. Upon successfully completing this program, you will be eligible to take the National, Regional and State Board Examinations for Dental Hygiene licensure, since Delta College’s program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. This is a suggested enrollment sequence for all full-time students. It is suggested that part-time students see an advisor for scheduling assistance.