Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
Help Others Keep Their Smiles Healthy
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Program Overview
Train for a career that gets smiles with Concorde in Memphis. Our CODA-accredited Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene program offers you the foundation of science, professional knowledge and clinical skills you need to help others preserve their oral (and overall) health.
Dental hygienists work within dental practices to provide cleanings, perform screenings and take x-rays. They also provide education on at-home care to patients. Finally, hygienists act as an important source of information for the dentist, alerting them to problems or changes in a patient’s dental health.
PROGRAM FACTS
Skill Building
Complete your associate degree in as few as 17 months at our Memphis campus.*
Versatile Curriculum
Learn to provide cleanings, take x-rays, and promote oral health in our on-site clinic.
Flexible Class Schedules
Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).**
Available at our Memphis location.
Dental Hygiene Curriculum
TThe dental hygiene AAS degree program at Concorde covers general education, dental science and practical skills. Thanks to our on-site dental clinic, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain supervised clinical experience treating patients and serve the local community while you learn.ᶛᶛ
This program is designed to be completed in as few as 17 months of study,* including board certification exam review.†
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Dental Materials
- Dental Office Management
- Dental Radiography
- Periodontology
- Dental Public Health
- Dental Law and Ethics
Accreditation Statement
The Dental Hygiene (Associate of Applied Science) program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements.” CODA is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Commission on Dental Accreditation: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 440-4653; http://www.ada.org/en/coda.
† Professional certification is not a requirement for graduation, may not be a requirement for employment nor does it guarantee employment. Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
*Program length may be subject to change dependent on transfer credits and course load. Please refer to the current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount. The associate of science degree program is currently only available through the Memphis, TN and Southaven, MS campuses.
ᶛᶛClinical hour requirements and delivery may vary by campus location and may be subject to change. Concorde does not guarantee clinical site assignments based upon student preference or geographic convenience; nor do clinical experiences guarantee graduation, post-clinical employment or salary outcomes.
Take the Next Step Now
Interested in training to become a dental hygienist? Contact Concorde in Memphis today to learn if our dental hygiene degree program is right for you!
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