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Dental Hygiene (AAS)

New York University
New York , United States
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Program Description

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program in Dental Hygiene is comprised of lecture courses in dental and health sciences along with clinical and hands-on experience. The 78 credit curriculum is offered as a "fast-track" 17-month program, a two-year program, or a three-year program. Dental hygiene students are prepared to perform competently in providing preventive and therapeutic patient oral health care. The dental hygiene program, located within the NYU College of Dentistry, allows students to work side by side with dental (DDS) students, dental faculty, and dental hygiene faculty in the clinical portion of the curriculum. By working in these clinical settings with culturally diverse patients, dental hygiene students gain invaluable knowledge and experiences.


Admissions

New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see the relevant admissions section.


Program Requirements

  • Course List:
    • Required Courses:
      • DHYG1-UD 100: Human Microbiology I (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 110: Oral Anatomy (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 112: Principles of Dental Hygiene I Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 113: Principles of Dh I Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 114: Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 115: Radiology (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 116: Chemistry for Allied Health (4 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 120: Anatomy & Physiology II (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 121: Principles of Dh II Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 122: Prin of Dent Hygiene II Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 123: Dental Materials Lec (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 124: Oral Embryology & Histology (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 125: CPR Hygiene (0 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 129: Periodontics (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 200: Microbiology II (2 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7502: Writing Workshop I (4 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7503: Writing Workshop II (4 credits)
      • PSYC1-UC 6801 or PSYCH-UA 9001: Intro to Psychology (4 credits)
      • SOCS1-UC 2201: Oral Communications (4 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 130: Prin of Dh III Lec (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 131: Principles of Dh III Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 132: General & Oral Pathology (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 134: Pharmacology (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 135: Preventive Dentistry & Public Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 136: Nutrition and Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 139: Board Review (0 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 140: Prin of Dh IV Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 141: Principles of Dh IV Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 142: Ethics (1 credit)
      • DHYG2-UD 143: Oral Health Education (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 145: Pain Management (2 credits)
      • SOCY1-UC 7200 or SOC-UA 1: Intro to Sociology (4 credits)
    • Total Credits: 78

Advanced Standing Plan

NYU Dentistry offers an accelerated degree curriculum within its dental hygiene program for advanced students, creating a path for dentists with international dental degrees who want to pursue careers in dental hygiene. Students will earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in dental hygiene in the 12-month program.


  • Course List:
    • Required Courses:
      • DHYG1-UD 115: Radiology (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 121: Principles of Dh II Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 122: Prin of Dent Hygiene II Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 123: Dental Materials Lec (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 129: Periodontics (2 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7502: Writing Workshop I (4 credits)
      • PSYC1-UC 6801 or PSYCH-UA 9001: Intro to Psychology (4 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 130: Prin of Dh III Lec (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 131: Principles of Dh III Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 132: General & Oral Pathology (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 134: Pharmacology (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 135: Preventive Dentistry & Public Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 139: Board Review (0 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7503: Writing Workshop II (4 credits)
      • SOCS1-UC 2201: Oral Communications (4 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 136: Nutrition and Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 140: Prin of Dh IV Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 141: Principles of Dh IV Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 142: Ethics (1 credit)
      • DHYG2-UD 143: Oral Health Education (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 145: Pain Management (2 credits)
      • SOCY1-UC 7200 or SOC-UA 1: Intro to Sociology (4 credits)
    • Total Credits: 55

"Fast Track" 17-Month Plan

NYU Dentistry offers an accelerated, continuous, 17-month, Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in dental hygiene.


  • Course List:
    • Required Courses:
      • DHYG1-UD 100: Human Microbiology I (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 110: Oral Anatomy (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 112: Principles of Dental Hygiene I Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 113: Principles of Dh I Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 114: Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 115: Radiology (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 116: Chemistry for Allied Health (4 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 120: Anatomy & Physiology II (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 121: Principles of Dh II Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 122: Prin of Dent Hygiene II Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 123: Dental Materials Lec (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 124: Oral Embryology & Histology (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 125: CPR Hygiene (0 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 129: Periodontics (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 200: Microbiology II (2 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7502: Writing Workshop I (4 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7503: Writing Workshop II (4 credits)
      • PSYC1-UC 6801 or PSYCH-UA 9001: Intro to Psychology (4 credits)
      • SOCS1-UC 2201: Oral Communications (4 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 130: Prin of Dh III Lec (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 131: Principles of Dh III Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 132: General & Oral Pathology (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 134: Pharmacology (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 135: Preventive Dentistry & Public Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 136: Nutrition and Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 139: Board Review (0 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 140: Prin of Dh IV Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 141: Principles of Dh IV Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 142: Ethics (1 credit)
      • DHYG2-UD 143: Oral Health Education (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 145: Pain Management (2 credits)
      • SOCY1-UC 7200 or SOC-UA 1: Intro to Sociology (4 credits)
    • Total Credits: 78

Two-Year Plan

The two-year plan is often the most sought-after track of the AAS degree program. It is also the most condensed of the tracks due to its heavy credit load with semesters averaging 18-20+ credits.


  • Course List:
    • Required Courses:
      • DHYG1-UD 100: Human Microbiology I (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 110: Oral Anatomy (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 112: Principles of Dental Hygiene I Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 113: Principles of Dh I Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 114: Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 115: Radiology (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 116: Chemistry for Allied Health (4 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 120: Anatomy & Physiology II (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 121: Principles of Dh II Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 122: Prin of Dent Hygiene II Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 123: Dental Materials Lec (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 124: Oral Embryology & Histology (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 125: CPR Hygiene (0 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 129: Periodontics (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 200: Microbiology II (2 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7502: Writing Workshop I (4 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7503: Writing Workshop II (4 credits)
      • PSYC1-UC 6801 or PSYCH-UA 9001: Intro to Psychology (4 credits)
      • SOCS1-UC 2201: Oral Communications (4 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 130: Prin of Dh III Lec (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 131: Principles of Dh III Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 132: General & Oral Pathology (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 134: Pharmacology (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 135: Preventive Dentistry & Public Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 136: Nutrition and Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 139: Board Review (0 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 140: Prin of Dh IV Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 141: Principles of Dh IV Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 142: Ethics (1 credit)
      • DHYG2-UD 143: Oral Health Education (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 145: Pain Management (2 credits)
      • SOCY1-UC 7200 or SOC-UA 1: Intro to Sociology (4 credits)
    • Total Credits: 78

Three-Year Plan

The three-year plan extends the full-time two-year Associate curriculum, allowing students to complete the required 78 credit program through a less intense full-time credit load.


  • Course List:
    • Required Courses:
      • DHYG1-UD 100: Human Microbiology I (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 110: Oral Anatomy (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 114: Anatomy & Physiology I (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 116: Chemistry for Allied Health (4 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 120: Anatomy & Physiology II (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 121: Principles of Dh II Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 122: Prin of Dent Hygiene II Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 123: Dental Materials Lec (3 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 124: Oral Embryology & Histology (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 125: CPR Hygiene (0 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 129: Periodontics (2 credits)
      • DHYG1-UD 200: Microbiology II (2 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7502: Writing Workshop I (4 credits)
      • EXWR1-UC 7503: Writing Workshop II (4 credits)
      • PSYC1-UC 6801 or PSYCH-UA 9001: Intro to Psychology (4 credits)
      • SOCS1-UC 2201: Oral Communications (4 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 130: Prin of Dh III Lec (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 131: Principles of Dh III Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 132: General & Oral Pathology (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 134: Pharmacology (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 135: Preventive Dentistry & Public Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 136: Nutrition and Health (3 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 139: Board Review (0 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 140: Prin of Dh IV Lecture (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 141: Principles of Dh IV Clinic (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 142: Ethics (1 credit)
      • DHYG2-UD 143: Oral Health Education (2 credits)
      • DHYG2-UD 145: Pain Management (2 credits)
      • SOCY1-UC 7200 or SOC-UA 1: Intro to Sociology (4 credits)
    • Total Credits: 78

Sample Plan of Study

The sample plan of study for each track (Advanced Standing, 17-Month Fast Track, Two-Year, and Three-Year) is provided in the relevant sections.


Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:


  1. Apply ethical practice of dental hygiene and adhere to legal and regulatory codes of the profession.
  2. Use critical thinking skills and comprehensive problem-solving to create evidence-based systemic and oral health care strategies that promote patient health and wellness.
  3. Continuously perform self-assessment for life-long learning and professional growth.
  4. Promote the values of the dental hygiene profession through service-based activities, positive community affiliations, and active involvement in local organizations.
  5. Initiate collaborative approach and communicate effectively with all patients when developing individualized care plans that are specialized, comprehensive, culturally sensitive, and acceptable to all parties involved without discrimination.
  6. Use evidence-based decision making to evaluate emerging technology and treatment modalities to integrate into patient dental hygiene care plans to achieve high-quality, cost-effective care.
  7. Assume responsibility for professional actions and integrates educational, preventive, and therapeutic oral health services based on accepted scientific theories, research, and the accepted standard of care.
  8. Apply quality assurance mechanisms to ensure continuous commitment to accepted standards of care, including health and safety of patient and provider and accurate, consistent and complete documentation of general and oral health services.
  9. Initiate consultations and collaborations with all relevant health care providers for the delivery of inter-professional, patient-centered care.
  10. Manage medical emergencies by using professional judgment, providing life support, and utilizing required CPR and any specialized training or knowledge.

Policies

  • NYU Policies: University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.
  • College of Dentistry Policies: A full list of related academic policies can be found on the College of Dentistry Academic Policies page.
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