Degree and Certificate Outcomes

DH – Dental Hygiene Outcomes

AAS - Dental Hygiene AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes
Communicate with patients, peers, the public and other healthcare professionals using verbal, non-verbal and written language with clarity, coherence and purpose.
Apply scientific research methods to support evidence based treatment modalities with specific concern for oral health and overall health.
Competently assess, diagnose, plan, implement, evaluate and document dental hygiene needs of an individual and/or community, and deliver appropriate oral disease prevention therapies in an ever changing healthcare environment.
Enhance knowledge and practice self-assessment as a life-long learner by seeking peer support in professional associations, fulfilling continuing education and exploring career and professional growth.
Practice the ethics and responsibilities of the profession by maintaining current knowledge of all dental hygiene procedures, as defined within the scope of the state practice act.
Promote, refer, collaborate and exhibit professional behaviors expected of a member of the oral healthcare team.
Recognize different oral health beliefs and effectively communicate with,advocate for, educate and treat diverse populations.

AAS - Dental Hygiene AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes
Be competent in providing the Dental Hygiene Process of Care to a diverse population, including the child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, medically compromised and special needs patients with all classifications of periodontal disease.
Be competent in interprofessional and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with diverse population groups and other members of the healthcare team.
Be competent in assessing, analyzing data, planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based oral health programs, including health promotion and disease prevention activities.
Be competent in applying legal and regulatory concepts to the provision and/or support of oral healthcare services.
Be competent in the application of the principles of ethical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional responsibility as they pertain to academic environment, research, patient care, and patient management.
Be competent in the utilization of current scientific literature and research by evaluating the research as a basis for life-long learning, evidence-based practice, and as a foundation for adapting to changes in healthcare.
Be competent in the management of comprehensive patient care utilizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and in applying self-assessment skills in preparation for life-long learning.
Be competent in representing and supporting the profession through community service and affiliations with professional organizations.
Be competent in providing appropriate support measures for medical emergencies that may be encountered in dental hygiene practice.