| Successful
program completion allows graduates to |
| Take the
National Dental Hygiene Board Exam |
| Take Regional
Board exams for state licensure |
| Apply
for New York State Certification in Local Infiltration Anesthesia
and Nitrous Oxide Analgesia |
Apply
for licensure anywhere in the United States, Canada and other
foreign countries after meeting state/national mandated requirements. |
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BCC's
Dental Hygiene program helps students to develop the skills necessary
to become a registered dental hygienist. Our students are employed
in private dental practices, schools, hospitals, industry, and
public health settings. Clinical
experiences for our program are held on campus in BCC's state-of-the-art,
new, fully equipped dental hygiene clinic! |
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Dental Hygiene: A Pathfinder - The Learning Resources Center is a source of information on Dental Hygiene. The purpose of this pathfinder is to provide an overview of a variety of sources available to help you thoroughly research your topic. If you would like assistance using these resources, please ask a librarian for help. |
Dental Hygiene Lifelong Learning
Click above for Continuing Education Courses Available at BCC, on the Internet, and through other resources. |
| Do
you like helping people and enjoy working with your hands
as well as your mind? Dental hygienists help prevent
disease while assisting patients to maintain optimum oral
health. They are important members of the dental health care
team who work with dentists to provide dental care to the
community. Hygienists
use their knowledge and clinical skills as well as their
interpersonal skills to motivate and instruct. |
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| Click
here to view photos
from the clinic. |
Dental hygiene
holds exceptional career opportunities for both men and women.
Dental Hygienists are one of the highest paid allied health professionals.
At least two years of college (combining classroom and clinical
experience) is necessary to become a registered dental hygienist.
BCC is the perfect place to receive your Associate in Applied
Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. |
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