Founded in 1969, Pima Community College offers a Dental Hygienist Associate degree. Students must complete courses like algebra, human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, computer fundamentals and computer literacy before they graduate from the program. Preventive dentistry and nutrition, oral pathology, pharmacology, psychology, anxiety control and oral embryology are other courses required for graduation. The Associate degree prepares students to take state, national and regional dental license examinations, including the National Board Examination, so that they can work for clinics, hospitals, schools and other government agencies. Part-time and full-time programs are available. Financial Aid is available through grants and student loans. Pima Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Pima Community College
2202 West Anklam Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85709
520-622-0322
pima.edu
Baltimore City Community College was founded in 1947. As of 2010, approximately 22,000 students were enrolled at the community college. The college offers an Associate Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. The two-year program covers areas such as preventative oral health care, pain and anxiety control, examination techniques, dental instruments, human anatomy and radiology. Upon graduation students can work at hospitals, clinics, military facilities and schools. Financial aid is available through scholarships, grants, student loans and work study programs. Baltimore City Community College is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Baltimore City Community College
2901 Liberty Heights Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
410-462-8300
bccc.edu
Colorado Northwestern Community College's Associate of Applied Science Dental Hygiene degree covers areas like psychology, human anatomy, dental radiology, oral pathology, anesthesia and applied pharmacology. After they complete the two-year program, graduates can work at nursing homes, hospitals, clinics, schools and military facilities. Financial aid is available through scholarships, grants, student loans and work study programs. Colorado Northwestern Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Colorado Northwestern Community College
500 College Dr.
Craig, CO 81625
800-562-1105
cncc.edu