- Address:
- 620 West Clairemont Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
- Phone:
- (800) 547-2882
- Website:
- http://www.cvtc.edu
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- Company Information:
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Student dental hygienists focus on the assessment, control, and prevention of dental disease. They learn to do an oral inspection and remove both hard and soft deposits and stains from teeth. They are trained to expose and process dental x-rays and counsel patients in preventive dental care. They work as a member of a dental health team.
Graduates find employment in public and private dental practices, overseas, hospitals, research, and community dental health facilities. Students are prepared to take national and regional practical examinations required for licensure. Students are also prepared to take licensure examinations for the state(s) of their choice.
The graduate of the Dental Hygienist program will:
• meet the dental health needs of diverse populations
• customize and proceed with emergency care protocol based on recognizing symptoms of medical/dental emergencies
• utilize most current infection control guidelines and safety precautions in all laboratory and clinical settings
• apply principles of dental practice management as a member of a dental health team
• demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in all roles as a dental hygienist
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
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