Degree and Certificate Outcomes

DH – Dental Hygiene Outcomes

AAS - Dental Hygiene AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes Core Outcomes
Communicate with patients, peers, the public and other healthcare professionals using verbal, non-verbal and written language with clarity, coherence and purpose.
  • Communication
Apply scientific research methods to support evidence based treatment modalities with specific concern for oral health and overall health.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
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.
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
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.
  • Self-Reflection
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.
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Professional Competence
Promote, refer, collaborate and exhibit professional behaviors expected of a member of the oral healthcare team.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
Recognize different oral health beliefs and effectively communicate with,advocate for, educate and treat diverse populations.
  • Cultural Awareness

AAS - Dental Hygiene AAS Degree

Degree Outcomes Core 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.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
Be competent in interprofessional and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with diverse population groups and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Communication
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Professional Competence
Be competent in assessing, analyzing data, planning, implementing, and evaluating community-based oral health programs, including health promotion and disease prevention activities.
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Cultural Awareness
Be competent in applying legal and regulatory concepts to the provision and/or support of oral healthcare services.
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Professional Competence
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.
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
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.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
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.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence
  • Self-Reflection
Be competent in representing and supporting the profession through community service and affiliations with professional organizations.
  • Community and Environmental Responsibility
  • Professional Competence
Be competent in providing appropriate support measures for medical emergencies that may be encountered in dental hygiene practice.
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Professional Competence