Dental Hygiene, A.A.S. (A45260)

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Required Courses

BIO 168 - Anatomy & Physiology I Credit: 4 *
BIO 169 - Anatomy & Physiology II Credit: 4 *
BIO 175 - General Microbiology Credit: 3 *
CHM 130 - General, Organic, & Biochemistry Credit: 3
CIS 113 - Computer Basics Credit: 1 *
DEN 100 - Orofacial Anatomy Credit: 3
DEN 111 - Infection/Hazard Control Credit: 2
DEN 112 - Dental Radiography Credit: 3
DEN 120 - Dental Hygiene Pre-clinic Lecture Credit: 2
DEN 121 - Dental Hygiene Pre-clinic Lab Credit: 2
DEN 123 - Nutrition/Dental Health Credit: 2
DEN 124 - Peridontology Credit: 2
DEN 125 - Dental Office Emergencies Credit: 1
DEN 130 - Dental Hygiene Theory I Credit: 2
DEN 131 - Dental Hygiene Clinic I Credit: 3
DEN 140 - Dental Hygiene Theory II Credit: 1
DEN 141 - Dental Hygiene Clinic II Credit: 2
DEN 220 - Dental Hygiene Theory III Credit: 2
DEN 221 - Dental Hygiene Clinic III Credit: 4
DEN 223 - Dental Pharmacology Credit: 2
DEN 224 - Materials and Procedures Credit: 2
DEN 230 - Dental Hygiene Theory IV Credit: 1
DEN 231 - Dental Hygiene Clinic IV Credit: 4
DEN 232 - Community Dental Health Credit: 3
DEN 233 - Professional Development Credit: 2
ENG 111 - Writing & Inquiry Credit: 3 *
ENG 114 - Prof Research & Reporting Credit: 3 *
SOC 240 - Social Psychology Credit: 3

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective*

Select 3 SHC from the following courses: ENG 131 , ENG 233 , ENG 261 , or any of the following prefixes: ART, DRA, HUM, MUS, or REL.

Total Semester Hours Credit 48

*The courses marked with an asterisk may be completed at ECC. All other courses must be completed at Martin Community College. Upon successful completion of the course requirements, a diploma in Dental Assisting will be awarded by Martin Community College.