Program Overview

Introduction to the Dental Hygiene Program

The Dental Hygiene program from the Dental College of Georgia's Dental Hygiene department helps prepare students for a rewarding career in dental hygiene. This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to excel in the dental field.

What You'll Study

In the Dental Hygiene program, you'll take classes in:

• Patient care
• Pharmacology
• Periodontics
• Radiology techniques You'll also participate in a variety of field experiences.

Coursework

The program includes coursework in:

• Patient care
• Pharmacology
• Periodontics
• Radiology techniques
• Field experiences

Experience-based Education

Outside the classroom, you'll gain hands-on experience through:

• Field experience in a dental private practice setting
• Classes highlighting specialty clinic observation
• Laboratory education providing hands-on mastery of skills like performing oral examinations, scaling teeth to remove soft and hard deposits, applying topical fluoride, and placing sealants

Research & Innovation

As a student, you'll have opportunities to create your own research projects or work with faculty to tackle some of the world's most complex and pressing challenges.

Academic Health Center

The Academic Health Center teaches tomorrow's health care professionals, staying on top of the latest treatments and tools for a culture of continuous learning.

Career Options

Graduates of the Dental Hygiene program can be employed in:

• General and specialized dental practices
• Government clinics
• Public health agencies According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for Dental Hygienists is expected to be faster than average.

Why Augusta?

The program provides:

• A comprehensive program with hands-on experience in various practice settings
• Proximity to a variety of health care professionals at the state's Health Care Center of Excellence, offering access to the latest advancements in treatments
• The ability to graduate with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to excel in the dental field

Your Home for Dental Education

The Dental College of Georgia provides dental education to the next generation of professionals, offering hands-on education through innovative research, patient care, and service. Join other dental providers to improve the oral health of Georgia and beyond.