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

Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.


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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


Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours


One course:

Minimum Required - 72 Credit Hours


Note(s):


Courses within the Dental Hygiene Program are required in a specific sequence and are only offered once a year.

Please see an advisor for a guideline on sequence and timing of course work.

♦ Designates a prerequisite course that must be completed prior to application.

* Designates a prerequisite course that must be completed prior to beginning the program.

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