Overview
-
Two year program
-
Enter the workforce quickly
-
Full program offered at:
-
Licensure - Texas State Board of Dental Examiners for licensure
-
Consequences of Criminal Conviction, Notice of Potential Ineligibility for License
Request Information
Have questions that can't wait?
Contact an advisor, the Dental Hygiene Departments, or the LSC-Kingwood Dental Hygiene Department
Program Pathway
Dental Hygiene, AAS
| Dental Hygiene, AAS Total | 46 | |
| Prerequisite Semester | 14 | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| BIOL 2401 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| SOCI 1301 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Elective - Dental Hygiene - Chemistry Option Course options listed in the catalog. | 4 |
| First Semester | 15 | |
| BIOL 2402 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| DHYG 1201 | Orofacial Anatomy,Histology, & Embryology | 2 |
| DHYG 1431 | Preclinical Dental Hygiene | 4 |
| DHYG 1227 | Preventive Dental Hygiene Care | 2 |
| DHYG 1304 | Dental Radiology | 3 |
| Second Semester | 15 | |
| DHYG 1260 | Clinic Dental Hygiene/Hygienist I | 2 |
| DHYG 1211 | Periodontology | 2 |
| DHYG 2201 | Dental Hygiene Care I | 2 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| DHYG 1235 | Pharmacology for Dental Hygienist | 2 |
| BIOL 2420 | Microbiology for Non-Science Majors | 4 |
| Third Semester | 2 | |
| DHYG 1219 | Dental Materials | 2 |
| Fourth Semester | 0 | |
| Fifth Semester | 0 | |
| ||
Diploma received upon completion!| Footnotes |
|---|
|
Program Details
An expanded study of dental assisting techniques with emphasis on four-handed dentistry and utilization of medicines, equipment and techniques for general practice and specialty procedures. This course focuses on office procedures, communication skills, basic dental anatomy and instrumentation, basic equipment operation and maintenance, preparation of examination and treatment areas, infection control, safety issues and clinical dental radiology. Also, dental assisting techniques with emphasis on four-handed dentistry and utilization of tray setups for general practice and specialty procedures.
undefinedPolicies
- At least 18 years old
- High School Diploma or TXCHSE (GED® Tests)
- Paid Tuition
- Social Security Card (MUST match ID)
- Texas DL or ID (MUST match SS card)
- Background Check (www.castlebranch.com)
- Immunization Informed Consent
- Required Immunizations Document signed by your health care provider. Immunization records must include the following:
- Hepatitis B (3 shots)/TITER
- Varicella (2 shots)/TITER
- TDAP (within the last 10 years)
- TB Skin Test Negative (within 6 months)
- MMR (2 shots)/TITER
- Flu Shot (seasonal
- Valid American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Providers Certification Card
- Sanctions Review Passed
- LSC Physical Exam (filled out by health care provider)
- LSC Health History Form (filled out by student)
For careers and median salaries, visit Career Star for more information.
- Lone Star College (LSC) offers an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene at LSC-Kingwood. This program is designed for those interested in becoming a registered dental hygienist.
Program Highlights
- The dental hygiene curriculum offered at LSC-Kingwood is a structured intense program with didactic and clinical practice taking place at the Lone Star College-Kingwood campus. External rotations are integrated into the curriculum for experiences outside of the school setting.
Credentials and Careers
- The AAS in Dental Hygiene includes general education courses as a foundation for dental hygiene courses. Prerequisite courses are designed to allow the student an opportunity to experience the type of coursework that will be involved in the study of dental hygiene. The program is comprised of 68 credit hours and is completed in two years.
- Graduates are prepared to function in a variety of settings including private dental offices, dental clinics, or public dental health care clinics.
Transferability
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
1. Facilitate the development of entry level dental hygienists who possess comprehensive knowledge and skills to render competent professional dental hygiene patient care to the public.
2. Apply the legal and ethical standards of the practice of dental hygiene.
3. Develop the ability to critically evaluate scientific literature for use in providing evidence based dental hygiene care.
4. Exemplify the role of the dental hygienist in the community through clinical enrichment experiences and volunteer activities.
5. Teach students to seek lifelong learning through continuing education courses on the latest developments in dentistry and medicine.
6. Foster a commitment of professional development through an active role in professional associations.
The dental hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of approved 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 60611-2678.
Graduates of the Lone Star College – Kingwood Dental Hygiene program are eligible to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and regional clinical board examinations which are required by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners for licensure.
Criminal background check is required. Admission decision is contingent on a negative background check.
Student is responsible for providing proof of current immunizations including MMR, Tetanus, and negative TB skin test. Proof of the complete series of Hepatitis B Immunizations or proof of immunity is required prior to the first day of class.
- ENGL1301 - Composition & Rhetoric I
- BIOL2401 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- SOCI1301 - Principles of Sociology
- One college-level chemistry course
- CHEM1405 - Introduction to Chemistry
- CHEM1411 - General Chemistry I
Please review the Health Occupation Programs Admissions Policy regarding minimum age requirement.
Please visit program website to learn about the application process: https://www.lonestar.edu/dental-hygiene-requirements.htm
Due to the sequencing of courses within the dental hygiene curriculum, a student will be dismissed from the dental hygiene program if the student fails one or more courses in any given semester.
An individual's request to transfer into the Lone Star College-Kingwood Dental Hygiene Program will be reviewed on an individual basis by the program director, and only after meeting Lone Star College entrance requirements.
- Transfer students must meet all admission requirements of the Dental Hygiene Program.
- Any student requesting a transfer into the Lone Star College-Kingwood Dental Hygiene Program must have earned at least a "C" in all transfer courses. It is recommended to allow a minimum of three months for processing.
- Class placement is based on previous achievement and space availability.
- Admission is considered only if prior program enrollment has been within one (1) year and the candidate is in good standing in a program or in previous program.
- All of the following steps must be completed for consideration.
- Students who were required to exit their original program for academic reasons must repeat all academically deficient courses and may be required to audit other program courses offered in the same semester.
- Students who were asked to leave their original program for violation(s) of the college or program's code of conduct, ethical standards, academic dishonesty, civil rights or harassment policies may be ineligible for transfer.
"I love this school. They have given me a new outlook on my career and I would not change anything for the world."
STACEY B.