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Dental Hygiene
The Dental Hygiene program at Houston City College – Coleman College for Health Sciences prepares students to become entry-level dental hygienists ready to serve the oral health needs of the community. Training includes classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and clinical practice to build strong patient-care and technical skills.
- Career Path
- Health Sciences
Programs
Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.
The Dental Hygiene program is designed for those interested in becoming a registered dental hygienist (RDH). Graduates are prepared to function in a variety of settings including private dental offices, dental clinics or public dental health care clinics. The AAS in the dental hygiene program includes general education courses as a foundation for dental hygiene courses. The dental hygiene program curriculum is a structured intense program with didactic and clinical practice taking place at Coleman College for Health Sciences.
The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation [and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval 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. The Commission on Dental Accreditation.
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