Dental Hygiene
- CAREER DEGREE
- MIDDLETOWN CAMPUS
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Dental Hygiene Gateway Courses:
Course sequences for Dental Hygiene have been thoughtfully developed to include all necessary gateway courses and key electives, and to meet all accrediting standards.
- PPREREQUISITE
- CCOREQUISITE
- P/CPRE/COREQUISITE
First Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Freshman English 1 | P | 3 |
| BIO 115 | Human Biology | P | 4 |
| CHM 110 | General and Biological Chemistry | P | 3 |
| DNT 101 | Preventive Oral Health Services 1 | C, P/C | 5 |
| DNT 103 | Maxillofacial Anatomy and Oral Histology | C, P/C | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits | 19 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Attend Orientation (May prior to first semester and Kit Day in August)
- Participate in Dental Hygiene Open House
Second Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Freshman English 2 | P | 3 |
| DNT 102 | Preventive Oral Health Services 2 | P, C, P/C | 5 |
| DNT 104 | Dental Radiology | P, C, P/C | 3 |
| DNT 106 | Oral Health Education | P, C, P/C | 2 |
| DNT 108 | Pharmacology | P, C, P/C | 2 |
| MLT 106 | Microbiology for Health Professionals | P/C | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 18 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Begin patient care in clinic
Summer Session I
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNT 110 | Pain Management in Dentistry | 2 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- N/A
Third Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 125 | Nutrition | 3 | |
| DNT 201 | Preventive Oral Health Services III | P, C, P/C | 5 |
| DNT 203 | Oral Pathology | P, C, P/C | 2 |
| DNT 205 | Periodontology | P, C, P/C | 2 |
| DNT 207 | Dental Bio-Materials and Advanced Functions | P, C, P/C | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 15 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Complete VA Rotation/Ultrasonics requirements
- Engage in community activities
Fourth Semester
| Course # | Course Name | P, C, P/C | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| COM 101 | Foundations of Communication | 3 | |
| PSY 111 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| DNT 202 | Preventive Oral Health Services IV | P, C, P/C | 5 |
| DNT 206 | Community Dental Health | P, C, P/C | 2 |
| Total Semester Credits | 16 |
Milestones
During this semester, students should:
- Prepare for Board exams
- Apply for graduation
- Attend both the Pinning and Commencement Ceremonies
TOTAL DEGREE CREDITS: 70
