Program Overview

Dental Hygiene Program

The Dental Hygiene Program leads to an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree for students who successfully complete the course of study. Students are prepared to become registered dental hygienists and pass intensive theory National Board and Clinical State Board examinations. Passing both examinations are required for licensure and employment.

Program Description

The program offers a two and three year course of study which includes summer. Students provide preventive dental health care at the on-site dental hygiene patient care facility for patients under direct guidance and supervision of licensed professional dental hygienists and dentists. The community has access to free dental hygiene care and oral health maintenance. Graduates are eligible to transfer to senior colleges.

Program Mission Statement

The Dental Hygiene Program’s mission is to work effectively in providing approaches to the educational professional development of the students that stem from the goal to graduate competent clinicians who can positively affect their community and the dental hygiene profession through personal, academic, intellectual and professional achievements. Our mission includes the promotion of health and well being of the public by providing clinical dental hygiene care and community service at the on-site Dental Hygiene Patient Care Facility.

Dental Hygiene Advisory Board Members

• Anita Cunningham, R.D.H
• Selena James, R.D.H
• Marlene Dominguez, R.D.H
• Vermell Ford, R.D.H
• Jamar Jackson, R.D.H, D.D.S
• James King, D.D.S
• Lawrence Bailey, D.D.S

Program Details

• The program prepares students to become registered dental hygienists.
• Students provide preventive dental health care at the on-site dental hygiene patient care facility.
• Graduates are eligible to transfer to senior colleges.
• The program offers a two and three year course of study which includes summer.
• Passing both National Board and Clinical State Board examinations are required for licensure and employment.

Career Opportunities

Dental hygienists find employment in:

• Private dental practices
• Public and private health agencies
• Hospitals
• Industrial clinics
• Government agencies
• The U.S. Armed Services
• Peace Corps
• World Health Organizations
• Dental hygiene schools

Awards for Achievement

• Hu- Friedy Golden Scaler Award
• New York City Dental Hygienist Association Clinical Proficiency Award
• American Dental Association Professional Achievement Award
• Dental Hygiene Program Student Achievement Award

Academic and Health Profession Scholarships

All eligible students are encouraged to apply for the various academic and health profession scholarships and to join both the local and national Student American Dental Hygienist Association (SADHA).