AAS-T Degree

2010-2011 Application Procedure

Program Overview

A.A.S.-T degree, 182 credits (60 prerequisite credits, 122 in major)

• Students can begin the Dental Hygiene program in fall quarter only; work on prerequisites can begin any quarter.
• Students are accepted into the Dental Hygiene program after successful completion of prerequisites with a 2.5 minimum GPA, completion of a program application and a student selection/interview process.
• The Dental Hygiene program might be a good fit for you if you enjoy science and working with your hands, are comfortable interacting closely with people and possess keen attention to detail.
• Areas of study include organic chemistry, anatomy & physiology, nutrition, pharmacology and fundamentals of dental hygiene.
• Graduates generally work in dental offices in private practice or in public settings such as public health clinics, universities, schools, nursing homes and oral research facilities.

The Dental Hygiene Program is an American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation accredited seven-quarter full-time program offering an associate of applied science transfer degree. The program prepares individuals for entry into dental hygiene and for the Dental Hygiene National Board Exam given by the American Dental Association as well as all parts of the Western Regional Examining Board. As a dental hygienist and licensed oral health professional, you become an integral part of the dental team to provide patient care. The range of services performed by hygienists varies from state to state and may include cleaning and polishing teeth, taking and developing x-rays, administering local anesthetics, placing and contouring dental fillings, educating patients about oral hygiene, and providing additional preventive dental care. Special Note: The educational environment contains multiple latex products and exposure to potential blood borne pathogens and that all treatment cconforms to current infection control standards as designated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the United States Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) . . . Opportunities for part-time work and flexible schedules are common and salaries are high, making dental hygiene an exceptional career choice.

Career Opportunities

In addition to treating patients directly, dental hygienists may also work as educators, researchers, administrators, and in business. Clinical dental hygienists may work in a variety of health care settings such as private dental offices, schools, public health clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, correctional institutions, and nursing homes or in a corporate environment. In addition to the clinical role, dental hygienists may also work in an administrative capacity in any of the above locations.

Information Sessions

Each quarter an information session is held at the Seattle Central Community College Dental Hygiene Clinic located at 2120 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98144. Directions to SVI

Financial Aid

Inquires regarding financial aid must be directed to the Financial Aid Office. Call 206-587-3844 or visit the website at http://www.seattlecentral.edu/finaid.

For Further Information:

Dental Hygiene Program
Health and Human Services
Seattle Central Community College
1701 Broadway, Room 2BE3204
Seattle, WA 98122
PHONE: (206) 587-4186
TTY: (206) 344-4347
FAX: (206) 587-6337

Dental Hygiene Clinic is located at SVI:

Directions to SVI
2120 S. Jackson Street, Room 407
Seattle, WA 98144
Patient Appointment Line:
PHONE: (206) 344-4423
FAX: (206) 516-3196