The Dental Hygiene program is an occupational program that provides the knowledge and skills to prepare participants for the dental hygiene profession. Program graduates are trained in the fundamentals of dental hygiene and are well prepared for licensure and therefore employment and subsequent upward mobility in the field of dental hygiene. CGTC gives students the opportunity to complete the Dental Hygiene Associate Degree program at either the Macon Campus or Warner Robins Campus facilities.
Degree
Dental Hygiene Associate Degree
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CGTC Admissions Requirements
Competitive Selection Requirements
High school diploma/GED required.
Students must be 18 years of age or older.
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CGTC Tuition & Fees
Approximate Cost for Dental Hygiene Students
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Dental Hygiene Program Manual
Mission, Goals, and Objectives
Dental Hygiene Program Curriculum – Macon
Dental Hygiene Program Curriculum – Warner Robins
Standards of Dental Hygiene Conduct
The practice of dental hygiene in the state of Georgia is defined by the Georgia Board of Dentistry Rules (150-5.01 -.06) and Georgia Law (Title 43. Chapter 11. Article 1 and 3). Among other items, this law states that persons with Felony convictions can not be licensed in Georgia. Students who have legal issues may want to review the legal statutes before pursuing a degree in Dental Hygiene.
The Dental Hygiene Program has strict standards for conduct and appearance for their students. A professional attitude in conduct, appearance and academic performance is expected of each student in the dental hygiene program. The primary objective of the program is to provide the student with the skills to be a professional who provides quality dental hygiene services, and to prepare them for employment in a professional atmosphere. Being professional requires interpersonal, professional, interprofessional, and community relationships with high ethical standards.
Due to the sequential nature of all dental hygiene courses, the program has specific grading standards. As in all college courses, failure of a course (a prerequisite for the following course) with a grade of D or F, results in the student being unable to continue on with the subsequent courses. Because of this, failure will result in dismissal from the program. Students who are dismissed from the program may apply the following year in order to continue. This does not guarantee selection however.
Occupational Hazards
Occupational hazards for the field of dental hygiene my include, but are not limited to: exposure to infectious diseases such as AIDS or hepatitis, exposure to blood borne pathogens, hazardous chemicals or substances, accidental injury, neuromuscular problems, anesthetic agents, radiation and other chemical agents.
Latex Allergy
Individuals with a history of some prior allergic condition, such as hay fever, environmental allergies, and drug allergies may be at risk for latex hypersensitivity. Every effort is made to use latex free supplies, however, it is impossible to be completely free of latex in the dental setting.
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The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda. [Last reaffirmed: February 2016; Sub-Change Approved: August 2, 2018 Program Location Designation; Next reaffirmation: 2023]
Federal regulations require colleges to disclose information regarding occupational programs that require a state licensure to be employed, and the status of the program for meeting an individual state’s licensure requirements. Visit the State Licensure page for individual program details.