Dental Hygiene Program
The Journey to Good Oral Health Begins Here
Picture Yourself Here
The Making of a Satisfied Patient
Our Mission
bet9备用登录地址口腔卫生计划的使命是促进终身个人
通过加强智力，性格和能力来成长和卓越
of each dental hygiene student. The Dental Hygiene Program, within the available resources,
是否会提供最高标准的护理，以满足个人和社区的需要.
About Our Program
bet9备用登录地址口腔卫生课程是一个示范性的两年制课程
begins in the fall semester of each year. Dental hygiene classes are scheduled at
the Central Park Campus in McKinney. Enrollment is limited and admission is competitive.
被bet9备用登录地址录取并不意味着或保证被口腔卫生专业录取
Program. 成功完成课程后，学生将获得副学士学位
具有应用科学学士学位，并有资格参加国家和地区许可考试
examinations.
Getting Ready to Apply:
HESI测试(健康教育系统公司)是申请的必要步骤 process. 该考试可在以下校区的考试中心进行: McKinney, Frisco and Farmersville. For step-by-step instructions on how to schedule your test, visit theTesting Center.
More Important Information:
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Estimated Expenses
Curriculum Outline
Career Statistics
Bloodborne Infectious Disease Policy
Notice of Privacy Practices
Student Research Forum
Dental Hygiene Clinic Services
FAQs
How are students accepted into the Dental Hygiene program?
进入bet9备用登录地址口腔卫生课程是基于计分制度的. 在预科课程、HESI考试、 以及完成申请包中列出的所有其他要求.
How long is the Dental Hygiene program?
两年，获得应用科学副学士学位，主修口腔卫生.
每学期上课一次(一年级:秋季/春季，二年级:秋季/春季).
How many application cycles are there?
There is one application cycle per year.
Are there any night classes or weekend classes?
No. 所有的课程都在bet9备用登录地址麦金尼校区进行 Monday through Friday. The schedule is from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. five days a week; however, clinic and lab require a 7:15 a.m. start time.
Are there any prerequisite courses?
Yes. 下列课程必须在提交申请后的五年内完成: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2420 and CHEM 1405.
如果我在另一所大学上科学课程，而他们有不同的课程怎么办 numbers?
Apply to Collin College at http://www.applytexas.org/ and have all transcripts from other colleges sent to the Admissions Department. Once accepted, you may run a Transfer Credit Evaluation. 这是确保你的课程能够转学的唯一方法 in as equivalent to our required prerequisites.
How many times may I take the prerequisites?
We allow you to take any prerequisite up to two times.
Is there an entrance exam that must be taken?
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Are observation hours required?
是的，我们发现让申请人在临床环境中观察是非常有益的 applying to the program. Sixteen hours of observation with a licensed hygienist is required as part of the admission process. Observation must be performed with a hygienist, not a dentist.
Can I work while completing this degree?
在完成口腔卫生课程的同时工作是非常困难的. Though 当你不在课堂、实验室或诊所的时候，你会有一小部分时间 是在做其他事情，比如学习，写研究论文，安排病人吗 and preparing for clinic.
What does it cost to complete the program?
在线申请包中有一个估算费用表. Cost varies based 根据您是否已经完成学位计划中的任何核心课程. Check the Collin College website for tuition rates.
Is there any way to “get ahead” in this program?
由于这是一个严格的程序，我们建议您尝试完成任何或 所有的核心课程需要获得副学士学位之前，开始牙科 Hygiene program. 有五门核心课程需要完成:心理学， 演讲，英语写作，社会学和人文或美术课程. These 课程必须在两年制课程结束前完成. They have no expiration 日期，不属于5年的科学课程的先决条件的要求.
May I take dental hygiene courses in advance?
No. 你将有一个预定的时间表，必须参加牙齿卫生课程 on the days and times given.
如我是在外国受训的牙医，可否豁免任何规定?
Unfortunately, no. 每个申请人必须完成相同的申请步骤 process.
在递交申请前是否必须接种疫苗?
No. 在你被录取之前，你不需要进行任何免疫接种 the program.
柯林学院提供口腔卫生学士学位吗?
你将在bet9备用登录地址获得口腔卫生应用科学副学士学位. 然而，我们确实与德克萨斯女子大学有合作关系，你可以从中获得收入 a BS in Dental Hygiene. 详情请与TWU口腔卫生部门联系 information regarding their program. The Collin College AAS degree in Dental Hygiene 建立了通往我们最近批准的临床应用科学学士学位的途径 Operations Management degree. For more information on this degree please follow the link: http://ybw.935300.com/academics/programs/MHSM_BAS_Clinical%20Op%20Mgmt.html
Hands on Education
作为我们项目的学生，您将接受手部和超声波仪器的指导，
氟化物，非手术牙周治疗，口腔卫生教育，
传统和数字放射照相，目前使用的牙科材料和牙科软件
technology within a state-of-the-art dental setting.
Professionalism
Professionalism is of the utmost importance for our program. If an applicant displays 在申请过程中的任何时候都有不专业的行为，他们的申请 will be revoked immediately.
CODA Accreditation
口腔卫生课程由牙科认证委员会认证 并已被授予认可资格，无需报告要求. 该委员会是美国国务院认可的专门认证机构 of Education. 联系牙科认证委员会的电话是(312)440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is: http://www.ada.org/en/coda.
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For Program Questions: Linda Trop
McKinney Campus
Admissions:
Any Campus
Monday–Friday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday: Varies
Sunday: CLOSED
Transfer Questions/Academic Advising:
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