Dental Hygiene
Associate in Science Dental Hygiene · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
Degree: AS- Dental Hygiene "Dental hygienists are preventive oral health professionals who have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program in an institution of higher education, licensed in dental hygiene to provide educational, clinical, research, administrative and therapeutic services supporting total health through the promotion of optimum oral health." (ADEA, 2012) The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) which is nationally recognized by the United States Department of Education for programs at the post-secondary level. "CODA's mission is to serve the oral health care needs of the public through the development and administration of standards that foster continuous quality improvement of dental and dental related educational programs." The Dental Hygiene Program admits 20 students per year. Students interested in dental hygiene need a background in the basic sciences, English, Psychology, and Speech. This is a special admission program. Successful completion of the two year program qualifies the student to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam and the regional board exam for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist. The program includes courses such as Clinical Dental Hygiene, Dental Radiology, General and Oral Pathology, Expanded Functions for the Dental Hygienist, Educational Theories in Dental Hygiene, and Community Dental Health. SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIRED. go to http://www.chabotcollege.edu/dhyg/ for details.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan.
- Communicate effectively with diverse populations for the prevention of disease and the promotion of health.
- Implement and perform infection control policies and protocols.
- Comply with the laws, regulations and ethical standards for dental hygiene care.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (Active) | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (Active) | 4 |
| SOCI 1 | Principles of Sociology (Active) | 3 |
| CHEM 30A | Introductory and Applied Chemistry I (Active) | 4 |
| CHEM 30B | Introductory and Applied Chemistry II (Active) | 4 |
| BIOS 42 | General Human Anatomy (Active) | 5 |
| BIOS 43 | Human Physiology (Active) | 5 |
| BIOS 44 | Microbiology (Active) | 5 |
| NUTR 1 | Introduction to Nutrition Science (Active) | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking (Active) | 3 |
| orCOMM 10 | Interpersonal Communication (Active) | 3 |
| DHYG 50A | Dental Hygiene Orientation I (Active) | 0.5 |
| DHYG 60 | Dental Anatomy and Morphology (Active) | 1.5 |
| DHYG 60S | Dental Anatomy and Morphology Independent Study (Active) | 0.5 |
| DHYG 61 | Head and Neck Anatomy (Active) | 2 |
| DHYG 61S | Head and Neck Anatomy Independent Study (Active) | 0.5 |
| DHYG 69A | Oral Health Care Education (Active) | 2 |
| DHYG 71A | Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene (Active) | 4 |
| DHYG 71S | Pre-clinical Dental Hygiene Independent Study (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 74A | Dental Radiography I (Active) | 3 |
| DHYG 51 | General and Oral Pathology (Active) | 4 |
| DHYG 55A | Dental Materials (Active) | 1.5 |
| DHYG 69B | Treatment and Evaluation in Dental Hygiene (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 71B | Clinical Dental Hygiene (Active) | 4 |
| DHYG 73 | Educational Theories in Dental Hygiene Care (Active) | 1.5 |
| DHYG 74B | Dental Radiography II (Active) | 1.5 |
| DHYG 75 | Medical Emergencies (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 50B | Dental Hygiene Orientation II (Active) | 0.5 |
| DHYG 72S | Advanced Periodontal Procedure (Active) | 0.5 |
| DHYG 52A | Periodontics (Active) | 2 |
| DHYG 54 | Pharmacology (Active) | 2 |
| DHYG 56A | Community Dental Health I (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 57 | Expanded Functions for the Dental Hygienist (Active) | 2 |
| DHYG 80A | Patient Management (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 81A | Clinical Practice I (Active) | 5 |
| DHYG 82A | Clinical Experience Seminar I (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 50C | Dental Hygiene Orientation III (Active) | 0.5 |
| DHYG 52B | Advanced Periodontics (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 56B | Community Dental Health II (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 58 | Dental Office Practice (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 80B | Advanced Clinical Topics (Active) | 1 |
| DHYG 81B | Clinical Practice II (Active) | 5 |
| DHYG 82B | Clinical Experience Seminar II (Active) | 2 |
| DHYG 83 | Patients with Special Needs (Active) | 1 |
| Total | 79 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Health & Wellness
Program Control Number: 01084
TOP Code: 124020 - Dental Hygienist
CIP Code: 51.0602 - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist