Dental Hygiene Office Location
Health Technologies Center
Rm. 101D, 240 Hull Rd., Fayetteville, NC
Official address:
P.O. Box 35236, 2201 Hull Rd.
Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone Number
910-678-8575
Office Hours
M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm
Division Chair: Amanda Jones jonesam@faytechcc.edu
Dental Hygiene Clinic Office Location
Health Technologies Center, Room 102,
240 Hull Rd., Fayetteville, NC 28303
Phone Number
910-678-8254
Office Hours
M-F: 7:30am-4:30pm
dentalclinic@faytechcc.edu
Program Length: 5 Semesters
Prerequisite: High School Diploma/GED, ENG 025 or Placement Test Equivalent, TEAS test score of proficient or higher
Award: Associate in Applied Science
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The Dental Hygiene curriculum prepares individuals with the knowledge and skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene care of the individual and the community.
Students will learn to apply preventative agents, clean teeth, complete necessary chart entries, note abnormalities, perform procedures related to dental hygiene care, plan patient care, prepare the operatory, take patient histories and X-rays, and teach proper oral hygiene practices.
| Dental Hygiene (A45260) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
| Tuition | $5,886.00 | – |
| Estimated Total (Including books, fees, and supplies) |
$16,625.00 | – |
* Please note that all costs are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is established by the State Board of Community Colleges and North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to change without notice.
Dental Assistant Diploma (D45240)
Dental Hygiene (A45260)
Bachelor of Applied Science
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO | 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| DEN | 110 | Orofacial Anatomy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DEN | 111 | Infection/Hazard Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 120 | Dental Hyg Preclinic Lec | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 121 | Dental Hygiene Preclinic Lab | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 125 | Dental Office Emergencies | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| ENG | 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals | 13 | 12 | 0 | 18 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO | 175 | General Microbiology | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| DEN | 112 | Dental Radiography | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| DEN | 124 | Periodontology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 130 | Dental Hygiene Theory I | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 131 | Dental Hygiene Clinic I | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| DEN | 222 | General & Oral Pathology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| PSY | 150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals | 13 | 5 | 9 | 18 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM | 120 | Intro to Interpersonal Com | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| or | ||||||
| COM | 231 | Public Speaking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| DEN | 140 | Dental Hygiene Theory II | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 141 | Dental Hygiene Clinic II | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| SOC | 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals | 7 | 2 | 6 | 10 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHM | 130 | Gen, Org, & Biochemistry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CHM | 130A | Gen, Org, & Biochem Lab | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| DEN | 123 | Nutrition/Dental Health | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 220 | Dental Hygiene Theory III | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 221 | Dental Hygiene Clinic III | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| DEN | 223 | Dental Pharmacology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 232 | Community Dental Health | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Totals | 11 | 5 | 12 | 17 | ||
| Prefix | No. | Title | Class | Lab | Clinical | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | 224 | Materials and Procedures | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| DEN | 230 | Dental Hygiene Theory IV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DEN | 231 | Dental Hygiene Clinic IV | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| DEN | 233 | Professional Development | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elec | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
| Totals | 7 | 3 | 12 | 12 | ||
Total Required Credits: 75
The Dental Hygiene Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Commission of Dental Accreditation
American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
Telephone: 800-621-8099 or 312-440-4653
Recommended Resource: CODA Website
Please note that all costs are estimates and subject to change. Tuition is established by the State Board of Community Colleges and North Carolina General Assembly and is subject to change without notice.
A student must complete all pre-requisites and gain competitive points in order to apply for approval to the Dental Hygiene program.
Once approved for a Health program, students will be provided with information regarding books, uniforms, supplies and equipment, and any additional program requirements.
As part of the competitive admissions process, each student is evaluated based on a point system. The Competitive Points Worksheet outlines the 106 total possible points a prospective student can earn.
Applicants to the Fayetteville Technical Community College Dental Hygiene program are encouraged to provide evidence of 20 hours of shadowing a practicing dental hygienist. This experience is designed to allow the applicant to see the dental hygiene profession from the perspective of the dental hygiene practitioner rather than that of the patient. Applicants should be prepared to adhere to OSHA, CDC, HIPAA and other guidelines as outlined by established office policies of the practice visited.
Objective 1: Apply a professional code of ethics and comply with state and federal laws, recommendations and regulations throughout the dental hygiene process of care.
Objective 2: Use critical thinking and problem solving in addition to quality assurance mechanisms in the provision of evidence-based care.
Objective 3: Utilize self-assessment to develop skills for life-long learning and professional growth.
Objective 4Advance the profession through service activities and affiliations with professional organizations.
Objective 5: Communicate effectively with individuals and groups from diverse populations and other healthcare professionals, both verbally and in writing.
Objective 6: Provide accurate, consistent and thorough documentation throughout the dental hygiene process of care.
Objective 7: Provide care to all patients using an individualized approach that is humane, empathetic, and caring.
The Dental Hygiene Program is designed to meet the educational requirements for a Dental Hygiene License in the State of North Carolina. The Program is also designed to meet the educational requirements of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and the ADEX Dental Hygiene Examination administered by CDCA/WREB/CITA. Please see the disclosure chart for information regarding licensure in other states.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to take national and state/regional examinations for licensure, which are required to practice dental hygiene. Employment opportunities include:
Clinics
Dental Offices
Industry
Professional Education
Public Health Agencies
Schools
| Instructor Name | Title | Phone Number | Office Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dr. Amanda Jones |
Division Chair Dental, Program Chair Dental Hygiene |
(910)-678-8575 |
Cape Fear Valley School of Health Sciences Room 101-D |
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Ms. Kim Hogsten-Utley |
Dental Hygiene Instructor |
(910) 678-9856 |
Cape Fear Valley School of Health Sciences Room 101-F |
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Mr. Steven Tucker |
Dental Hygiene Instructor |
(910)-678-9857 |
Cape Fear Valley School of Health Sciences Room 101-E |
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Ms. Charlene Fann |
Dental Hygiene Instructor |
(910)-678-8311 |
Cape Fear Valley School of Health Sciences Room 101-B |
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Ms. Octavia Brown |
Dental Hygiene Instructor |
(910) 678-8552 |
Cape Fear Valley School of Health Sciences Room 101-A |
Division Chair Dental
(910)-678-8575
jonesam@faytechcc.edu
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Dental Hygiene Instructor
(910) 678-9856
hogstenk@faytechcc.edu
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Dental Hygiene Instructor
(910)-678-9857
tuckers@faytechcc.edu
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Dental Hygiene Instructor
(910)-678-8311
fanna@faytechcc.edu
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Dental Hygiene Instructor
(910) 678-8552
browno@faytechcc.edu
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