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Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science Degree The Dental Hygiene Program is two calendar years in length with a limited enrollment. Students accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program attend classes in biological and dental science, as well as specialized courses in dental hygiene. This knowledge is then applied in the dental hygiene clinic where the student performs dental hygiene services. The clinical dentist and the faculty supervise all clinical education. The El Paso Community College program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education. Upon completion of the graduation requirements, the student receives an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The graduate is then eligible to take the National Board and State and Regional Board Examinations for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist. The National and Regional Board Examinations will serve as verification of workforce competencies gained though this program. |