SUNY Orange

Dental Hygiene Program

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Program Description

Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago Illinois, 60611
(312) 440-2500

This program will prepare the student for licensing by the State Board of Dentistry of New York State to practice dental hygiene. Career opportunities are available to private solo and group practices, hospitals and other health service agencies, public schools, and other public institutions. Traditional and advanced functions in oral health are taught to clinical proficiency.

Each student actively participates in clinical dental hygiene experiences in the college dental hygiene clinic, as well as off-campus sites, including hospitals. Students are required to provide their own transportation to these off-campus facilities and are required to purchase their own instruments and related supplies. A yearly physical examination and TB (Mantoux) evaluation are required. In addition, upon initial entrance into the program, a 10 panel drug test will be required. Negative test results remain acceptable as long as the student is continuously enrolled. If a student tests positive, they would be eligible to reapply the next time the course is offered. If the student fails two drug tests there will be no re-admittance to the program.

A grade of 75% or better is required in all DNT___ series courses for progression in the program and graduation with an A.A.S Dental Hygiene degree.

Notes:

  • AAS degrees are primarily intended to prepare students for immediate employment; however, transfer opportunities exist in some areas. If you plan to pursue a four-year degree program, see department chair or faculty advisor as soon as possible
  • Non-Citizens of the United States must have permanent residence status (green card) to obtain a Dental Hygiene license in New York State.
  • An individual who has charges pending or has ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor and /or has been found guilty of professional misconduct or negligence may not be eligible to be licensed in New York State. These matters should be discussed with the Office of Professions before applying.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Eligible to take Freshman English 1 (Eng 101).
  • Eligible to take Intermediate Algebra (MAT 102), or have completed Elementary Algebra (MAT 101) or equivalent with a 2.0 or higher.
  • Completed Intro to Biology (BIO 110) Anatomy & Physiology 1 (BIO 111) or Anatomy & Physiology II (Bio112), with a 2.0 or higher; High School AP Biology (score of 3,4,or 5) or a passing grade in the Biology CLEP examination within 5 years (Spring 2006 semester or later).
  • Completed High School Regents Chemistry with a grade of 75 or better; Elements of Chemistry & Physics (CHM 120); or a college Chemistry course (with a lab) with a grade of 2.0 or better within 5 years of (Spring 2006 semester or later).
  • Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.

Department Specific Requirements

Submit Dental Hygienist observation (16 hour minimum with documentation)

Attendance at a Dental Hygiene pre-admission orientation. At this orientation, student will receive and sign off on information pertaining to health forms, drug testing and criminal records policies.

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2011 Health Professions Eligibility Forms

http://www.sunyorange.edu/admissions/healthforms.shtml

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Roberta Smith, Chair
(845) 341-4306
Email

Dental Hygiene Clinic
(845) 341-4315

SUNY Orange
115 South Street
Middletown, NY 10940