Program Details

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene

Associate of Applied Science

Wytheville Community College

This two-year program is designed to prepare the student as a skilled, health care worker with the knowledge and skills to become part of the dental health team. Successful students will be able to sit for examinations in the dental hygiene field leading to license as a registered dental hygienist.

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Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This Degree Right For Me?
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses	Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Wytheville Community College within your first year via College Connect
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	Yes
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Wytheville Community College

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Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Apply to the college and send all transcripts, high school and other college

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Northern Virginia Community College	Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Old Dominion University	Dental Hygiene-BSDH	Bachelor	BS in Dental Hygiene	4-Year
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year
Virginia Commonwealth University	Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Science Specialization in Computer Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree in Science - Specialization in Engineering	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences in Science	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Biology Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year
Germanna Community College	Science - Chemistry Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
31-9091.00	Dental Assistants	Perform limited clinical duties under the direction of a dentist. Clinical duties may include equipment preparation and sterilization, preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during treatment, and providing patients with instructions for oral healthcare procedures. May perform administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.	Healthcare Support Occupations
29-1292.00	Dental Hygienists	Administer oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations