{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-35c72172-78f2-432a-a939-6690462b66ef","@type":"ceterms:AssociateOfScienceDegree","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-35c72172-78f2-432a-a939-6690462b66ef","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Dental Hygiene"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-4d6833c7-9c78-4ba8-aafa-786e301528c7"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"The Dental Hygiene AS program educates students, as members of the dental health team, to provide preventive dental services and oral health education to clients. The dental hygienist is qualified by education and licensure to provide patient assessment, including but not limited to, review of health history, recording of vital signs, head, neckand radiographic examination, oral cancer screeningand dental and periodontal charting. Treatment planning, patient education, the administration of local anesthesia, the removal of deposits and stains from the teeth, and the application of chemotherapeutic agents and placement of dental sealants are also integral parts of dental hygiene education. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CoDA). The Commission is a specialized body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Pennsylvania Dental Law #216 states that the State Board of Dentistry may refuse to license a person whom has been convicted of a crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a felony.\\r\n \\r\n Selective Program: Entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; this is a selective and competitive admission program; specific admissions criteria must be met. Please go to the Health Careers website (www.hacc.edu/healthcareers), or contact us at https://hacc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/apply/Account/Loginfor more information.\\r\n \n The Dental Hygiene AS program educates students, as members of the dental health team, to provide preventive dental services and oral health education to clients. The dental hygienist is qualified by education and licensure to provide patient assessment, including but not limited to, review of health history, recording of vital signs, head, neckand radiographic examination, oral cancer screeningand dental and periodontal charting. Treatment planning, patient education, the administration of local anesthesia, the removal of deposits and stains from the teeth, and the application of chemotherapeutic agents and placement of dental sealants are also integral parts of dental hygiene education. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CoDA). The Commission is a specialized body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Pennsylvania Dental Law #216 states that the State Board of Dentistry may refuse to license a person whom has been convicted of a crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a felony.\\r\n \\r\n Selective Program: Entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; this is a selective and competitive admission program; specific admissions criteria must be met. Please go to the Health Careers website (www.hacc.edu/healthcareers), or contact us at https://hacc.elluciancrmrecruit.com/apply/Account/Loginfor more information.\\r\n \n This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:\\r\n \\r\n \\r\n \\tUtilize the dental hygiene process of care (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation) in the provision of comprehensive treatment to all clients\\r\n \\tDemonstrate accountability in dental hygiene practice\\r\n \\tApply the roles of dental hygiene to various practice settings - demonstrating competence, ethical behaviors, and professionalism\\r\n \\tParticipate as an integral member of the dental health team providing expertise in the area of preventive health care\\r\n \\tPerform to the level of competency specified by the faculty, the state board of dental examiners, employers, and those oral health services legally approved for a dental hygienist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and other states and territories\\r\n \\tValue a commitment to professional organizations and life-long learning"},"ceterms:estimatedCost":[{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Cost Profile"},"ceterms:costDetails":"https://www.hacc.edu/Admissions/TuitionandDueDates/total-cost-of-attendance.cfm","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Cost for this program include tuition, fees, and books/supplies."}}],"ceterms:occupationType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://www.onetcenter.org/taxonomy.html","ceterms:targetNode":"https://onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1292.00","ceterms:codedNotation":"29-1292.00","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Standard Occupational Classification"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Dental Hygienists"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Administer oral hygiene care to patients. 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