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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.
 

Offered By: West Los Angeles College

Address:
9000 Overland Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230

Internet Link: http://www.wlac.cc.ca.us
CONTACT:
Admissions Representative
Phone: 310-287-4200

Program Details

Program Title: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
 
Program Description: Dental Hygiene/Hygienist. A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.
 
Degree Offered: Associate's Degree
 
 
 



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