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Degree Program  \nDENTAL HYGIENE  \nAssociate in Applied Science Degree Program  \n76 Semester Credits, HEGIS Code 5203  \nThe intent of this rigorous curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry-level dental hygiene practice under the guidance of licensed dental hygiene faculty and the supervision of a dentist. The curriculum is based in the fundamental knowledge necessary to practice ina variety of settings with the overall goal of supporting patients in the pursuit of optimal oral health.  \nThe Plaza College Dental Hygiene curriculum includes two years of full-time instruction atthe post-secondary college level, delivered in a linear model over five (5) traditional 15-week semesters. Students must achieve a minimum score of 75 percent in all dental hygiene core courses to successfully complete curriculum requirements.  \nStudents are prepared, in a state-of-the-art clinical setting, to perform preventive dental hygiene procedures including dental prophylaxis, dental radiographs, topical fluorides, anxiety and pain control procedures, oral health education, infection control procedures and dental office procedures. The Plaza College dental hygiene graduate will be instilled with a deep sense of community involvement and social responsibility, culminating in a capstone dental public health project prior to graduation.  \nThe Plaza College Dental Hygiene program graduate, given successful curriculum and competency completion will be qualified to take the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination and the Commission on Dental Assessments Examination.  \nTHE ADMISSIONS PROCESS  \nAdmission of students into the Dental Hygiene program is based on specific written criteria, procedures and policies. The following are requirements for application:  \n● Complete an application for admission  \n● Provide documentation of a high school diploma or other official proof of graduation from an institution providing secondary education, or the equivalent of such graduation, as recognized by the State of New York  \n● Provide official college transcripts for any courses for which the student is requesting transfer credit  \n● Take the Wonderlic SLE exam  \n● Take the Accuplacer entrance exam  \nTo ensure that the College is selecting students who have the potential for successfully completing the program, the following process is followed:  \n● An applicant must achieve a minimum score of 18 on the Wonderlic SLE exam.  \n● An applicant must achieve a minimum score of 719 on the Accuplacer entrance exam, with a minimum score of 245 in math, 237 in reading, and 237 in writing. *Applicants possessing a foreign high school diploma must take and pass a different version of the exam with a minimum total score of 150 (35 minimum in math, 55 minimum in reading comprehension, and 60 minimum in sentence skills).  \n● All applicants who meet minimum scores will be required to submit a writing assignment, a personal statement detailing why they want to enter the dental hygiene profession. A standardized rubric will be utilized to score candidates on the writing assignment.  \n● All applicants that meet minimum scores will be offered an interview time with the Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee. The Committee will be composed of the Dean of Admissions, Director of Enrollment Management, the Dental Hygiene Program Director, and a Dental Hygiene faculty member. Other members may include a General Education/Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty member or a member of the administration. A standardized rubric will be utilized to score candidates on the interview.  \n● The applicant must submit a copy of his or her current (American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Course) CPR card. This current CPR card must not expire prior to the last day of the program. CPR certification and renewal will be at the applicant's expense.  \nThe Dental Hygiene Program at Plaza College has a li","cbCaij9Ko4vqogJu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij9Ko4vqogJu","pdf",1656202,56,"English","# Admissions Applicants Requirements\n## Program Intent and Curriculum Overview\n## Admissions Process\n## Conditional Letters of Acceptance\n## Background Check","[{\"question\":\"What curriculum structure and credit requirements apply to the Dental Hygiene A.A.S. program?\",\"answer\":\"The program is delivered full-time over two years in a linear model across five traditional 15-week semesters. Students must earn 76 semester credits and achieve at least a 75% minimum score in all dental hygiene core courses to complete program requirements.\"},{\"question\":\"Which exams and minimum scores are required for admission?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must take the Wonderlic SLE exam and the Accuplacer entrance exam. 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