preventing and treating oral diseases to protect teeth, gums and patients overall health. dental hygiene education programs
Are graduates of accredited college & university Licensed oral health professionals R.D.H.
patients health history, dental charting, oral cancer screening, and evaluation of gum disease.
line using dental instruments.
Removes plaque and calculus from above and below the gum
Enjoys people: An effective dental hygienist has great communication skills to engage the patient in the outcome of their own oral care. Likes biology: The theory behind oral hygiene is based on how our bodies react to bacteria in our mouth and ridding the mouth of the bacteria that causes infection and bone loss. Eye for detail, great tactile skills & patience: Scaling and root planing is performed in a small location . . . the mouth, where much of the treatment is by feel and magnification. Engaged dental team member: The dental hygienist is a part of a dental team; including the dentist, dental assistants and practice coordinator.
Flexibility:
Full and part-time employment in private dental practices, community clinics, educational and research institutions. As a licensed health professional, a clinician can earn from approximately $350 per day/$50,000 a year.
Fair compensation:
Assessment, Tooth Morphology, Oral Health Education, Dental Materials, Oral Pathology, Dental Radiology, Local Anesthesia, Dental Radiographic Interpretation, Law & Ethics, Periodontics, and Community Oral Health.
acceptance into the program o Current wait list is short- 1 to 2 year wait o Securing financing for the two years in the program
Pre-requisites:
o Chemistry 30B Intro to Organic Chemistry
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Tuition 640 Textbooks 1,160 Campus Bus/Parking - (Purchase from Santa Cruz Metro $50 for 30 days - AugDec) 250 Health Services- (See Orientation Guide for fees) 800 DH Student Kit - (Instrument and Clinic Supplies) 8,000 Student Dues 175 Professional Liability Insurance (Optional, Highly Recommended) 70 Miscellaneous Supplies & ongoing supplies 1,830 Total First Year Program Costs 12,800
Tuition 530 Campus Bus/Parking - (Purchase from Santa Cruz Metro $50 for 30 days - FebMay) 200 Health Services (See Orientation Guide for fees) 800 Professional Liability Insurance (Optional, Highly Recommended) 70 Student Dues 175 National Board Examination Review Course (+ hotel & fees) 400 National Board Examination fee 350 WREB or CA State Board Licensing fee 3,000 RDH Pin 100 Total Second Year Program Costs 7,000
Two-year estimate
Total
19,800
Uniforms: Scrub pants and tops covered by a lab coat Safety glasses and/or loupes White leather nurse-type closed toed shoes Odor-free make-up, hand creams, and deodorant Fingernails must be natural, clean, and trimmed short
Well established program Reputation New state of the art facility Beautiful campus Sparkling beaches Community support Campus student services to enhance success Great educational value Short waitlist