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BioHealth Programs, Certificates and Degrees
| Dental Hygiene (2005-2006) | | Selective admission into the Dental Hygiene Program is based on the prerequisites listed below. Dental Hygiene 200L waiver can be obtained by possession of a current and active California RDAEF license (Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions). Prerequisites must be completed by the application deadline. Program information, admission criteria details and applications can be found at the Dental Hygiene Program website: www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/dentalh/ . | | Units required for Major: 127 |
Associate Degree Requirements: | • English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 103/105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 127 units required to include:
• All General Education requirements
• Required courses (122.5 Units)
• electives & other graduation requirements as appropriate. |
Program Type(s): | | AS = Associate in Science Degree. | PREREQUISITES
Selective admission into the Dental Hygiene Program is based on the following;
• high school graduation or equivalency,
• grades of “C” or higher in high school biology, BIOL 10, or equivalent college biology course;
• CHEM 30A and CHEM 30B or equivalent,
• AHS 200, Orientation to Health Care Careers
• DH 200L, Introduction to Dental Hygiene
• eligibility for ESL 26 or ENGL 1A;
• a GPA of 2.5, and compliance with the technical standards.
NOTE: DH 200L waiver can be obtained by possession of a current and active California RDAEF license (Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions). Prerequisites must be completed by the application deadline. Program information, admission criteria details and applications can be found at the Dental Hygiene Program website: www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/dentalh/
APPLICATION
• Date AVAILABLE : August 1 at our web site www.foothill.edu/bio/programs/dentalh/.
• Application DEADLINE: February 16 for admittance to the program in June. Applicants who have previously applied and wish to reapply must submit a new application and accompanying materials. Final selection is made by May. Applicants will be notified of acceptance or non-acceptance by May.
• TRANSCRIPTS: High school and college transcripts are required and should include all work attempted and completed through December of the previous year. Failure to comply will delay processing your application. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
• CORRESPONDENCE: All correspondence for admission should be sent via Certified Mail and directed to:
Dental Hygiene Program
Foothill College
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hill, CA 94022
NOTE: Non-Dental Hygiene Courses may be taken prior to acceptance into the program. Please check with a Foothill Counselor to ensure transferability.
ADDITIONAL DENTAL HYGIENE INFORMATION
The Dental Hygiene Program begins in the Summer and extends two years. There is no evening program offered for Dental Hygiene. All courses must be taken in sequence and passed with a grade of “C” or higher. At the end of the two-year period, graduating students will receive an Associate of Science degree and will qualify to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the California State Board Dental Hygiene Examination. Successful passage of these examinations qualifies the graduate for dental hygiene practice.
Twenty-four students are admitted to the program each year. College background, with emphasis in the Biological Sciences listed below, is recommended. The minimum GPA for these science courses is 2.75: BIOL 40A,B, C, BIOL 41, BIOL 45, BIOL 46. Previous work experience in the dental profession is desirable. Anatomy and Physiology studied in a language other than English will not be considered. Selection is made from a large group of qualified applicants and is based on criteria approved by the Foothill College Administration and consistent with State regulations. The criteria includes college units, GPA, science background, and related work experience. It is strongly recommended that science courses be taken within five years of being accepted to the Dental Hygiene program.
The number of laboratory and clinic hours make it difficult for a student to work while enrolled in the Program. Candidates must carefully evaluate their financial status and plan for the following expenses: texts, instrument kit, clinical supplies, and miscellaneous expenses. Annual liability insurance is required.
NOTE: Physical examinations and immunizations are required for clinical internships. Background screening and drug testing may be required by clinical facilities. Positive results could impact a student's chances of attending clinics, completing the program requirements or gaining a license to practice upon graduation. The cost of required physical examinations, background screenings and drug tests will be paid by the student. Students accepted into the program will be provided with specific details.
COUNSELING: Please contact the Counseling Appointment desk at (650) 949-7423 to make an appointment with the Dental Hygiene Counselor. |
Core Courses: (127 units) | FIRST YEAR
Summer Quarter
DH 50 Orientation to Dental Hygiene (1 Unit)
Fall Quarter
DH 52A Oral Biology (3 Units)
DH 53 Assessment Procedures in the Dental Hygiene Process (4 Units)
DH 54 Pre Clinical Dental Hygiene (4 Units)
DH 59 Survey of Dentistry (1 Unit)
DH 60A Introduction to Dental Radiology (2 Units)
BIOL 40A Anatomy & Physiology (5 Units)
BIOL 46 Fundamentals of Pharmacology (4 Units)
PSYC 1 General Psychology (5 Units)
Winter Quarter
DH 52B Oral Biology 3 Units
DH 60B Dental Radiography (1 Unit)
DH 61A Clinical Technique (5 Units)
DH 71 Office Emergency Procedures (2 Units)
DH 72 Dental Materials (3 Units)
DH 73 Dental Health Education (2 Units)
BIOL 40B Anatomy & Physiology (5 Units)
BIOL 41 Microbiology (5 Units)
Spring Quarter
DH 55A Fundamentals of Pathology (2 Units)
DH 56 Applied Pharmacology in Dentistry (2 Units)
DH 57A Periodontics (2 Units)
DH 61B Introduction to Clinic (4 Units)
DH 68A Radiographic Interpretation 1 Unit
BIOL 40C Anatomy & Physiology (5 Units)
BIOL 45 Nutrition (4 Units)
Summer Quarter
DH 62A Clinical Dental Hygiene (3.5 Units)
DH 65 Clinical Local Anesthesia (2.5 Units)
SECOND YEAR
Fall Quarter
DH 55B Fundamentals of Pathology (2 Units)
DH 57B Periodontics (2 Units)
DH 60C Dental Radiography (.5 Unit)
DH 62B Clinical Dental Hygiene (5 Units)
DH 63C Community Dental Health (3 Units)
DH 66 Soft Tissue Curettage (1 Unit)
DH 75A Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory (1 Unit)
HLTH 21 Health Education (3 Units)
Winter Quarter
DH 60D Dental Radiology (.5 Unit)
DH 62C Clinical Dental Hygiene (5 Units)
DH 63D Community Dental Health (3 Units)
DH 67 Nitrous Oxide & Oxygen Analgesia (1 Unit)
DH 68B Advanced Radiographic Interpretation (1 Unit)
DH 75B Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory (1.5 Units)
DH 85 Special Topics in Dental Hygiene (1 Unit)
Spring Quarter
DH 57C Periodontics (2 Units)
DH 60E Dental Radiography (.5 Unit)
DH 62D Clinical Dental Hygiene (5 Units)
DH 64 Ethics & Office Practice (2 Units)
DH 75C Clinical Dental Hygiene Theory (1.5 Units)
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Academic Year: 2005-2006 |
Status: Approved | | Date Modified: 2005-08-10 12:09:09 |
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