Visit the Dental Hygiene Web site. This program prepares students to function as dental hygienists on a dental auxiliary team under the supervision of a dentist. The curriculum includes courses in general education and in dental hygiene as required by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program provides comprehensive educational experiences through lectures, labs, clinical practice and related study.
Students learn to apply scientific knowledge in the performance of dental hygiene procedures.
Upon completion, graduates are eligible to apply for dental hygiene state licensing examinations. As the only licensed dental auxiliaries, dental hygienists may be employed in dentist offices, clinics, dental schools, public health and governmental agencies, industry and educational institutions. The Dental Hygiene Program at Lexington Community College requires that BSL 110 be successfully completed prior to beginning DHY 120.