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Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene 
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Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene
 at 
Rio 
Overview

Gain a comprehensive understanding of oral health care practices, preventive dental procedures, and patient education techniques

Duration

24 months

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Total fee

18.50 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Degree

Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene
 at 
Rio 
Highlights

  • Earn a degree after completion of the course
  • Financial aid facility available
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Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene
 at 
Rio 
Course details

Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?
  • High School Graduates
  • Career Changers
  • Pre-Health Professions Students
What are the course deliverables?
  • Adhere to state and federal laws, recommendations, and regulations in the provision of oral health care
  • Systematically assess comprehensive data on the general and oral health needs of patients from diverse populations
  • Use critical decision making to interpret data and create a dental hygiene diagnosis
  • Design and present a patient-centered dental hygiene care plan utilizing evidence-based research and professional standards
  • Implement comprehensive dental hygiene services to achieve and maintain patients optimal health
  • Evaluate the outcome of dental hygiene care during active and maintenance treatment phases and refer to appropriate healthcare providers if indicated
  • Record accurate, consistent, and complete documentation throughout the process of care
  • Employ effective interpersonal communication with patients, families, and the healthcare team in a culturally competent, ethical, and professional manner
  • Practice professional and ethical behaviors as accepted by healthcare professionals
  • Demonstrate self-assessment and self-regulation strategies for lifelong learning
  • Advocate for healthy communities through the provision of community-based preventive and therapeutic oral healthcare services
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More about this course
  • This is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to pursue a career as a dental hygienist
  • In this course students will learn about oral health care, preventive dental procedures, and patient education
  • In this course students will learn about tooth morphology, oral histology, and the physiological processes related to oral health

Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene
 at 
Rio 
Curriculum

Term 1

First-Year Composition

Fundamental Chemistry with Lab

Term 2

First-Year Composition

College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking

Term 3

Introduction to Human Communication

Introduction to Statistics with Lab

Term 4

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

CPR for Health Care Provider

Term 5

Emergency Medicine

Prevention of Dental Disease

Term 6

Pharmacology

Dental Materials Laboratory

Term 7

Pharmacology

Dental Anesthesia

Term 8

Dental Materials

Dental Hygiene Clinic III

Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene
 at 
Rio 
Entry Requirements

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  • Not mentioned

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Associate in Applied Science Dental Hygiene
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Contact Information

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2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Tempe ( Arizona)

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