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口腔卫生

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Be on the front line of patient care. After just two years of rigorous education, you can be a licensed dental hygienist responsible for providing educational, clinical 和 therapeutic oral healthcare services.

This selective admission program curriculum is strategically designed to build on your knowledge 和 skills from the first semester to the last.

What will I learn in 赌钱app可以微信提现's 口腔卫生 program?

口腔卫生 is a vital part of oral health, which makes the role of dental hygienist important. Start the path of becoming a dental hygienist at Johnson County Community College. Our 口腔卫生 courses will teach you the skills to be successful in this field.

Throughout the two-year program, you’ll learn how to:

  • Perform a complete oral assessment
  • Detect oral disease
  • Educate patients on prevention 和 treatment options
  • Administer local anesthesia injections
  • Provide comprehensive oral healthcare to your patients

Here’s what you can expect from our 口腔卫生 program’s lectures, labs, clinics 和 coursework:

  • 第一学期: Learn foundational skills 和 practice your 口腔卫生 techniques on classmates.
  • 第二学期: Treat patients from the community in 赌钱app可以微信提现’s 口腔卫生 Clinic.
  • 第三学期: Refine skills 和 incorporate more science-related coursework into each clinical situation. Learn how to give local anesthesia (LA) in the LA course 和 lab. LA Injections are practiced on both manikins 和 peers. Treat patients both in the 赌钱app可以微信提现 口腔卫生 Clinic 和 赌钱app可以微信提现’s Oral Health on Wheels mobile dental unit.
  • 第四学期: The skills 和 information you’ve learned will help you prepare for the National Board 口腔卫生 Exam (NBDHE) 和 other licensure exams.

This 79-credit-hour program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental 认证. After completing all of the credit requirements, you will graduate with an Associate of Applied Science degree in 口腔卫生.

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[Catalog] 口腔卫生 courses

Why 赌钱app可以微信提现's 口腔卫生 program?

我们为此感到自豪 the only accredited dental hygiene program in Johnson County, Kansas. Excellence is our No. 1目标. 这是证明:

  • Our students are prepared我们以96分为荣.4 percent first-time pass rate on the NBDHE 和 clinical licensure exams. You’ll receive a quality education with a wide range of varied experiences to prepare you for clinical practice.
  • You’ll participate in service-learning: As part of 赌钱app可以微信提现’s commitment to community, you’ll participate in 20 hours of volunteer service to further the student experience with professional community service.
  • You’ll get exp和ed learning: As a member of 赌钱app可以微信提现’s Student American Dental Hygienists Association you’ll be up to date on industry hot topics 和 new technology.

In lectures 和 clinical settings, licensed dentists 和 hygienists are ready to assist as you experience:

  • H和s-on training with patients in 赌钱app可以微信提现's state of the art 口腔卫生 Clinic, where you will practice providing comprehensive oral healthcare including local anesthesia, using the latest technology.
  • 旋转到 赌钱app可以微信提现’s Oral Health on Wheels, where you will team up with classmates to deliver oral healthcare to underserved communities.
  • One-on-one attention from your instructors, who provide personalized education with a four-to-one student/professor ratio in clinical teaching.
  • Professors with extensive practice experience, because all full-time faculty have at least a master’s degree 和 are excited to instruct students about the latest developments in dentistry.
This is a selective admission program. See admission requirements
Exp和 your career opportunities with a bachelor’s degree.

Explore transfer options

According to the United States Department of Labor, dental hygienists make an average of $72,每年1000万. The field is ranked as one of the fastest growing healthcare occupations. This means job security 和 dem和 for qualified professionals. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth rate of 19 percent—more than double the national average—for the occupation of dental hygienist.

有许可证, you can work directly with the patient as a key team member of a professional dental team. If you choose to continue your education, your credits will transfer to bachelor’s degree-completion programs at University of Missouri-Kansas City 和 Wichita State University.

Perks to being a dental hygienist include:

  • 灵活的时间表: full-time, part-time 和 weekend work are all in high dem和
  • 有竞争力的薪水: reliable staff are paid well
  • 一个稳定的工作: this career path is ranked as one of the fastest growing occupations in the U.S.
  • People-oriented atmosphere: help people 和 work in a comfortable, friendly environment
  • Advancement opportunities: go on to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree 和 specialize in higher level care, research or teaching

Multiple career options are available. 和同事一起, bachelor’s or master’s degree, you could qualify for positions at different levels in:

  • 诊所设置: private practices, community centers, hospitals 和 prison facilities
  • 公司办公室: sales representatives, product researchers 和 corporate educators
  • Public health agencies 和 education: government or nonprofit organizations, local health departments 和 teaching

下载 口腔卫生 Program Outlook (PDF) for employment projections 和 salary information.

Need help with career decisions? 参观 职业发展 Center.

The cost of going to college can drastically impact your ability to succeed. At Johnson County Community College, we want our students to be able to afford a program that they love. That’s why we’re constantly working to make 学费 more affordable for you.

Here’s what 赌钱app可以微信提现 has to offer:

Textbook 和 other supply costs vary depending on your courses.

There are several things to consider when budgeting for college. 访问我们的 Cost of Attendance page for detailed information.

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Being a student at 赌钱app可以微信提现 means you have access to a range of services 和 resources to help you succeed. We offer professional tutoring 和 small, personalized class sizes. When you attend Johnson County Community College, your education truly matters.

The cost of going to school can be daunting. 幸运的是,我们的 金融援助 office is here to help you through the process. Our counselors can help you find ways to fund your schooling, including scholarships 和 student loans, both of which can help to reduce the cost of your 学费 every semester.

If you need help discovering what your passion will be post-graduation, our 职业发展 Center 和 Academic 咨询 services are great support tools.

You can also further your education by transferring to a four-year school. 赌钱app可以微信提现 is here to help make the transition to another college program easy 和 stress-free.