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Associate in Science (AS) Degree in Dental Hygiene

Graduates of the Dental Hygiene Program are prepared to become credentialed and licensed as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) after successful completion of the written National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, a regional clinical examination, and application for state licensure. Dental hygienists are oral health professionals who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases- both to protect teeth and gums, and also to protect patients' total health. In addition to treating patients directly, dental hygienists may also work as educators, researchers, and administrators.

Each state has its own specific regulations and the range of services performed by dental hygienists varies from one state to another. As part of dental hygiene services, dental hygienists may:

perform oral health care assessments that include the review of patients' health history, dental charting, oral cancer screening, and evaluation of gum disease / health
expose, process, and interpret dental radiographs (x-rays)
remove biofilm (plaque bacteria, tartar) from above and below the gumline using dental instruments
apply cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth
administer topical and/or injectable local anesthetic
administer and/or monitor nitrous oxide analgesia
educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain healthy teeth and gums
counsel patients about plaque control and developing individualized at-home oral hygiene programs
administer smoking cessation programs
counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 15

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

English Language Proficiency: Since instruction is in English, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. To demonstrate this proficiency, if English is not the applicant’s native language, the applicant must submit satisfactory results of one of on the following tests; TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

Required scores are:

TOEFL (Internet): 61
TOEFL (Paper): 500
TOEFL (Computer-based): 173
IELTS: 5.5

Florida South Western State College

Fort Myers , Florida ,United States