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Associate of Applied Science
Wytheville Community College
Program Details
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
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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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

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Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School |
Credit for Prior Learning | Yes |
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College Level Information

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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 |
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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 |
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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 |