Dental Hygiene Program
The Dental Hygiene Program is designed to develop the technical and interpersonal skills needed in the field of dental hygiene. Graduates from the Maricopa Community College District's Phoenix College program are eligible to take board examinations, and apply for licensure in all fifty states.

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Dental Hygiene prepares students to practice entry-level dental hygiene. Dental hygiene students will provide preventive and therapeutic services, and will develop a commitment to the community through extramural opportunities serving diverse populations. The program is a blend of academic and clinical coursework that requires attention to detail and motivation to complete tasks on a timeline. Graduates are employed in private dental offices, hospitals, schools, and clinics within their community.

The Phoenix College program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611-2678 (312) 440-4653). The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Graduates from Phoenix College are eligible for board examinations and licensure in all fifty states.

Applicants who are accepted and enroll in a Maricopa Community College District Dental Hygiene program will be exposed to blood-borne and infectious diseases. The program strictly adheres to established policies and procedures regarding infection control as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Dental Association, The Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The students of the Phoenix College Dental Hygiene Program are encouraged to be self-directed in their learning and to establish high standards of professional and personal excellence. Creative, critical and analytical thinking is encouraged throughout the academic and clinical experiences of the program.