Burlington County College Information from CareersInDental.com

Address:: 601 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road
Pemberton, NJ 08068
Phone:: (609) 894-9311
Website:: http://www.bcc.edu
Company Information:: Dental hygiene is an exciting and dynamic field for those interested in working with their heads, hearts and hands. Burlington County College offers a two-year program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree, with a major in dental hygiene.

Our program prepares students for a career as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Combining classroom instruction with laboratory and clinical experiences provides the knowledge base to integrate manual skills with the delivery of high quality oral health care services. Dental hygienists spend their days performing tasks in a variety of roles ranging from clinician, health educator, prevention specialist, and counselor. Communication skills are of utmost importance to be effective in these areas when dealing with a diverse population of clients. Our emphasis is the maintenance of health: the total health and well being of those who come under our care. The delivery of excellent oral health care is dependent upon the personal integrity of the hygienist to perform more than rote clinical procedures. S/he must be able to think critically, analyze a patient's individual needs and deliver a total health maintenance package, which includes complex assessment, treatment, education and evaluation of a variety of treatment options.

The New Jersey Board of Dentistry regulates dental hygiene licensure. All persons desiring to practice dental hygiene in New Jersey shall first secure a license from the Board. Licensure appli

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