Dental Hygiene, AAS (DAE.AAS)

The Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene prepares the student for employment as a dental hygienist. Graduates of this two-year program will have the knowledge and skills necessary to take the national and state licensing examinations for Dental Hygiene. This program is designed for students to complete in a two-year period following the completion of the general education requirements. Students wishing to apply for admission to the Dental Hygiene Program must complete all General Education Requirements prior to admission, although they may be enrolled in and complete the courses during the semester in which they are applying to the program. For information regarding the Dental Hygiene AAS, please visit the Dental Hygiene webpage.

Note: Students must adhere to the prescribed program if they are to complete the program and become eligible to take the exams. The dental hygiene courses may not transfer to another two-or-four-year college. 

The Dental Hygiene program is located on the Bullhead City Campus in Bullhead City.

Admission Prerequisites

The Dental Hygiene program at Mohave College is highly selective; only 18 students are accepted each fall. All General Education coursework must be completed with a grade point average of 2.8 or above and a grade of “C” or higher in all courses. Science courses must have been taken within the last ten years. Students must complete an application specific to the Dental Hygiene Program and have their acceptance into the program confirmed prior to enrolling in dental hygiene coursework. Students have the option of completing DAE 111 - Dental Radiology , DAE 112 - Dental Radiology Lab , and DAE 118 - Dental Materials  prior to acceptance into the program. Program requirements information and application procedures are posted on the Dental Hygiene website.

Requirements for Graduation

The Dental Hygiene AAS degree requires all DEH prefix courses to be completed with a grade of “B” or higher.  All other prefixes, such as pre- and co-requisites, including DAE prefixes, may be completed with a grade of “C” or higher.

Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a “C” or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:  
Upon completion of the program students will be able to: 

1. Apply the core competencies of ethics, values, and knowledge required for entry into dental hygiene practice.
2. Integrate self-evaluation into their everyday practice.
3. Provide quality oral health services utilizing the dental hygiene Process of Care.
4. Incorporate research strategies into clinical decision-making.
5. Participate in service events.