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Dental Hygiene

Western Kentucky University

Associate's DegreeCIP: 51.0602

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Bowling Green, Kentucky

    1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 42101-1000

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingReading ComprehensionMonitoringService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessInstructingLearning StrategiesActive LearningComplex Problem SolvingCoordination

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyEducation and TrainingPsychologyMathematics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityNear VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityManual DexterityWritten ExpressionInformation Ordering

Tasks

  • Record and review patient medical histories.
  • Feel and visually examine gums for sores and signs of disease.
  • Examine gums, using probes, to locate periodontal recessed gums and signs of gum disease.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, an
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' respon
  • Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.

Technology

Medical softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareData base user interface and query softwareBilling and invoicing softwareInventory management softwareComputer based training softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Air abrasion equipmentAir-driven dental polishersAir/water syringesAmalgam carriersAngle formersAspirating syringesAutoclavesAutoscalarsBite wingsCalculus explorersCaries detection aidsCaries explorersCavitron equipmentComputer scannersCotton pliers3D movement analysis systemsAgar slidesAutomated ESR analyzersBack support bracesBalance boardsBiohazard containersBlood culture incubatorsCardiac monitorsCarousel slide projectorsCasting ovensCell washing equipmentCervical traction unitsCoagulation testing equipmentColorimetric devicesCompact digital cameras

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Dental Hygienists29-1292.00
  • Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary25-1071.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

  • Patient medical and dental histories — independently review and flag contraindications or health changes prior to routine hygiene appointments.
  • Gum tissue assessment — conduct systematic visual and tactile examinations to identify periodontal disease signs with minimal oversight.
  • Periodontal charting — probe and document pocket depths, bleeding points, and recession across a full patient caseload in a general dental practice.
  • Supragingival and subgingival deposits — scale and debride teeth and gum margins efficiently using hand and ultrasonic instruments during routine appointments.
  • Digital radiography systems — capture and process diagnostic-quality x-ray images, adjusting exposure settings for varied patient anatomy.
  • Dental charting and medical software — record clinical findings accurately and transmit completed charts for dentist review and treatment planning.
  • Oral health education — tailor home-care instruction to individual patient needs, including diet counseling and product recommendations.
  • Time management across a patient schedule — prioritize clinical tasks and documentation to maintain appointment flow in a busy dental office.
  • Billing and invoicing software — enter procedure codes and verify insurance information accurately to support administrative operations.
  • Active listening and social perceptiveness — recognize patient anxiety or comprehension barriers and adapt communication style accordingly during appointments.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
20%
Placement Rate
60%