Dental Hygiene

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, Michigan, United States

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Course Description:

'' The Dental Hygiene program at Ferris is the largest in the State of Michigan and one of the largest programs in the nation. The program enjoys a reputation of educational excellence, with expert faculty who are recognized at the state, national and international levels within the discipline of dental hygiene for the delivery of innovative academic and continuing education.

Dental hygiene is a practice area that continues to grow with the increased consumer awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene in the prevention and detection of systemic disease processes. Dental hygiene will continue to grow based on the increasing focus on preventative dental care needs of the public.

Completion of the three-year Associate in applied science degree, and final written and clinical exams enables the graduate to sit for the state licensure exam. Student clinical experiences occur within the college as the students work with patients from the University, community, and local schools in the College�?30-seat state of the art Dental Hygiene Clinic.

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Dental hygienists are professionals, licensed by the state in which they practice, who complete extensive educational and clinical preparation in preventive oral health care. A dental hygienist is a clinician, oral health care educator, health promoter, consumer advocate, administrator, and researcher.

The responsibilities of a dental hygienist include the development, implementation, and
evaluation of a dental hygiene plan of care that is based on the needs of the patient. Clinical services can include:

the evaluation and monitoring of medical and dental health histories

examining, assessing, and documenting oral conditions

exposing, processing and interpreting x-rays

removal of calculus and stain that form on the teeth

application of caries-preventive agents such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants

delivery of dietary education and counseling

design and implementation of community or school oral health programs

delivery of local anesthesia and nitrous oxide

Accelerated employment growth is expected for several years in response to increasing demand for dental care. Earnings of dental hygienists are affected by geographic location, employment setting, education, and experience. The average hourly wage in Michigan is $26 ?$30 per hour in private practice employment settings. Dental hygienists who work for school systems, public health agencies, the federal government, or state agencies usually have substantial benefits.

Admission Requirements
Students must be admitted to the university. To be qualified to enter the professional sequence of the program, a student must have earned at least a 2.5 GPA with a minimum grade of a �?in the following courses or their equivalent: MATH 110 (alternate MATH ACT subscore of 19 or above); BIOL 108; MRIS 102; ENGL 150; SOCY 121; CHEM 114, BIOL 205, COMM 105 or COMM 221 and PSYC 150 with a grade of C or better.

To assure students of a quality technical education in classroom/lab and clinical practice, enrollment is limited. Students who meet or will have met the program�?qualification criteria by the end of Spring semester are required to apply to the program�?professional sequence between January 15 and January 30 of the year prior to the August professional sequence entry. Admission will be based upon date of qualification.

Graduation Requirements
The six-semester program leads to an associate in applied science degree. Students must earn a grade of �?or better in major and core courses and meet all the general education requirements as outlined on the General Education website.

If a student interrupts progression in the professional sequence of the program, re-entry cannot be guaranteed due to space limitations. ...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:800 4-FERRIS

School Address:

1201 S. State Street, Big Rapids, Michigan 49307, USA

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