In addition to basic and dental science theory, the program provides education in prevention service and dental health education. Dental Hygiene clinic uniforms, instruments and supplies are issued through the Fones School. These items are distributed throughout the clinical phase of the curriculum, the costs of which are included within the Dental Hygiene special fees. During the second year, the students receive clinical education, not only at the Fones Dental Health Center on campus, but also through assignments at clinical and educational facilities of school dental health programs, hospitals and community agencies. These assignments are directly supervised by Fones faculty.
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to community agencies.
A student that earns a grade of C- or below in a course in the major field, must obtain a written statement from the School Director specifying the procedure necessary to remedy the deficiency and remain in the major. Enrollment in the second year is contingent on completing all first year requirements and achieving a cumulative QPR of 2.0 Qualifications and procedures required of applicants to the Fones School are the same as those described in the chapter on Admissions. Dental Hygiene clinical courses begin in the fall term and the Associate's degree curriculum is open only to full-time Dental Hygiene students. Clinical students are required to submit a physical, dental and visual acuity report on an annual basis. 204 Principles of Nutrition 2 Bio 106 Elementary Microbiology 3 Chem 114 Introduction to Biochemistry 4 Total Hours Program Req.