The Dental Hygiene Associate in Science degree program is designed to prepare competent dental hygiene professionals, capable of providing quality dental hygiene care in a variety of settings within a changing health care system, and a culturally diverse society.
Service-learning is infused in the Dental Hygiene coursework including the clinical experiences. Students who wish to pursue a career as a dental hygienist in public health, health management, forensics, health education or dental hygiene education are encouraged to transfer to a baccalaureate program after graduation. Job prospects are expected to be favorable in most areas, but will vary by geographical location. Because graduates are permitted to practice only in the state in which they are licensed, hygienists wishing to practice in areas that have an abundance of dental hygiene programs may experience strong competition for jobs.
At this time, full-time opportunities are fewer than in past years where part-time and temporary employment is more available. Students must complete a Student Health Record in order to participate in clinical education. This form is confidential and will be kept on file with Enrollment Management.
Only pertinent information that may be determined as creating special needs in planning the clinical experience will be shared with the program director. Thanks, your message has been sent to Board of Registration in Dentistry! Survey Tell us more about your experience How much do you agree with the following statements in the scale of 1, Strongly Disagree, to 5, Strongly Agree?
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Pearson Vue testing centers in the following Massachusetts locations administer the national board exam:. Next comes the regional examination for dental hygiene licensure in Massachusetts.
In order to pass the CDCA exam, you must get a score of 75 percent or better on each section of the exam. Although the CDCA exam is the one traditionally accepted by the Board, a score of 75 percent or better on each section of the following regional exams are also accepted:. You must email the Board at dentistry. The Board suggests studying the following materials in preparation for the jurisprudence exam which is open-book :.
You will submit the answer sheet from the jurisprudence exam with your licensure application in the next step. Once you have completed your education and passed the above examinations, you are ready to apply for licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist RDH in Massachusetts.
Along with your completed application, send:. If you intend to administer local anesthesia as a dental hygienist in Massachusetts, you must also apply for a permit. Send to the Board at the above address. Kudos to you! Be sure to fulfill all requirements to keep your license current and valid.
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