Provider name:

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

Program name:

Dental Hygiene - Associate Degree

Program description:

The Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree prepares students to provide direct patient care in the detection and prevention of oral diseases under the supervision of a dentist, as required by law. The dental hygienist's major role is as an educator and includes designing dental hygiene treatment and education for patients on an individual basis. Graduates of this program will be qualified to evaluate patient medical histories, take and record blood pressure, chart conditions of periodontal disease and decay for diagnosis by the dentist, conduct oral-cancer screening examinations, educate the patient on the latest techniques of oral home care, and perform a thorough cleaning of the patients' teeth. A dental hygienist is also qualified to apply sealants and fluoride for the prevention of decay, to expose and develop radiographs, and to provide nutritional counseling for dental patients.

Program URL:

https://www.hgtc.edu/academics/academic-departments/dental-sciences/dental-hygiene.html

Description of business partnerships:

Year first offered:

2015

Student teacher ratio:

1:10

If any, what are the prerequisites for this program?

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Total Cost:

$17526.00