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2011-2012 Catalog 
    
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.


Faculty Advisors:  Tricia Bowen • 903-434-8351 (tbowen@ntcc.edu); Dr. Kathy Russell • 903-434-8353 (krussell@ntcc.edu); Shiloh Childress • 903-434-8361 (schildress@ntcc.edu)

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. The Dental Hygiene Program is designed to prepare competent dental hygienist to meet the oral healthcare needs of the public. Successful completion of the course of study will qualify the graduate to take the examination for registered dental hygiene licensure. The Program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.A.S.

For more information about the Dental Hygiene Program, please visit their website at www.ntcc.edu/index.php.

Program Requirements


General Education Requirements (31 Credit Hours)


Composition: 3 Hours


One course:

Mathematics: 3 Hours


 Choose one course from the following:

Speech: 3 Hours


 Choose one course from the following:

Natural Sciences: 16 Hours


Humanities or Visual and Performing Arts Elective: 3 Hours


Choose one course from the following:

Minimum Required - 72 Credit Hours