Dental Hygiene, AAS

1. Students will be competent with respect to the Northampton Community College’s Dental Hygiene Department document, “Competencies for Entry into the Profession of Dental Hygiene”.

2. Students will be prepared to successfully complete the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the clinical board examination administered by the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments(CDCA).

3. A relevant, current dental hygiene program will be maintained with a curriculum that reflects the standards of clinical practice, education and research.

4. Quality individualized client-centered dental hygiene care will be provided.

5. Students and faculty will engage in interprofessional collaboration to enhance learning experiences, interpersonal skills, and interactions with diverse populations and health care teams.

6. Students and faculty will participate in community service and professional association activities.