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Dental Hygienists clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. They educate patients about oral hygiene, take and develop X-rays, and apply fluoride and sealants. They assess for signs of gum disease,and provide clinical services and health education to improve and maintain oral health. They conduct dental health clinics in the community to augment the services of dentists.
Dental Hygiene majors take basic and required courses at The University of Tennessee at Martin, and then transfer to the University of Tennessee at Memphis Health Science Center or other schools to complete a Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene.
The US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook projects that:
Employment is expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2012. There will be a greater utilization of hygienists to perform services previously done by dentists. Additionally, population growth & greater retention of natural teeth make job prospects excellent.
Program of Study
Course Requirements/Hours
| English 111-112 |
6 |
| English Literature |
3 |
| Communications 230 |
3 |
| Biology 140 |
4 |
| Chemistry 121-122 |
8 |
| Psychology 110-120 (Note 1) |
6 |
| Sociology 201-202 |
6 |
| Microbiology 251 |
4 |
| Zoology 251, 352 (Anatomy and Physiology) |
8 |
| Electives (Notes 2 & 3) |
16 |
Note 1: Psychology 110, 120 or any other psychology course.
Note 2: Recommended electives include Computer Science 201; Biology 120, Spanish.
Note 3: Unacceptable electives are P.E., Music, Art, and Military Science.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Department of Dental Hygiene
930 Madison Ave., Suite 600
Memphis , TN 38163
(901) 448-6230
or visit http://www.uthsc.edu//denthyg
• http://www.careerplanner.com/Job-Descriptions/Dental-Hygienists.cfm
• http://www.adha.org/
• www.bls.gov
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