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Associate of Applied Science Degree of Dental Hygiene

Associate of Applied Science
Germanna Community College

This program is designed to provide essential technological and practical knowledge required for a Dental Hygienist to perform ethically and efficiently in a dental office.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The associate of applied science in dental hygiene is designed to prepare selected students to serve in a dynamic and growing health profession as valuable members of the Dental Health team. The student will be eligible to take the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination and regional clinical examinations required for licensure by the Virginia Board of Dentistry. This program is designed to provide essential technological and practical knowledge required for a Dental Hygienist to "perform ethically and efficiently" in a dental office. Training experiences in on-site and community dental clinics will be provided.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

Students in this program should enroll enroll in SDV 101 (Careers in Allied Healthcare ), ENG 111, BIO 141, BIO 142, BIO 150, PSY 200, and an HUM elective.

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Germanna Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses All students will be required to demonstrate college readiness through transcript review or informed self-placement.? Based on this review students may request or be required to enroll in prerequisite or corequisite math and/or English courses.
Doing More With Your Degree Dental hygienists have many roles beyond clinical care. They can serve as administrators, researchers, educators, advocates, change agents, marketing and sales, and entrepreneurial businesses.
Program Successes & Highlights Germanna Community College is the only program in Virginia to offer the dental assisting II curriculum. This allows students to complete all recognized roles of allied dental professionals in Virginia. Our program, students, and faculty partner with local safety-net health care organizations to provide comprehensive dental care to the service region.
Program Credit Requirements
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The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.

Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.

The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio and the requirements for the selected program.

A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Associate of Applied Science Degree of Dental Hygiene
70
Associate of Applied Science Degree of Dental Hygiene
70
Dental Hygiene AAS - Course Graduation Requirements (118) (2024-2025)
70
SDV 100 or SDV 101
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SDV 100 or SDV 101
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
English Requirement: ENG 111 - College Composition I
3
English Requirement: ENG 111
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
PSY 200
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PSY 200
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
BIO 141, BIO 142 & BIO 150
12
BIO 141, BIO 142 & BIO 150
12
Earn 12 credits by completing courses from the following Course list:
Humanities: 3 credits
3
Humanities - 3 Credits
3
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Dental Hygiene AAS Major Requirements (48 credits)
48
Dental Hygiene Req
48
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Residency Requirement for Dental Hygiene
70
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What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Students who transfer with a completed Associate degree will be awarded SDV 100 and will have their transcript evaluated for other individual course transfer. Students who transfer with a completed Bachelor degree from a U.S. college or university will be awarded SDV 100, ENG 111 and ENG 112. The transcript will be evaluated for other individual course transfer.
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Students earning an associate degree while in high school are not eligible for guaranteed admission programs. All courses are evaluated and transferred as applicable to your degree.
Credit for Prior Learning Yes; Germanna Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Germanna Community College
College Level Information
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Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Germanna offers classes at seven commuter locations and online to 13,000 students annually with an average class size of 26 students.
Transfer Student Catalog Year The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
First Year Student Catalog Year The catalog in effect at the time a student was formally admitted into a curriculum.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Career and Transfer Center will assist students with GAA.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays VCCS degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to most efficiently transfer your current course work. So, you can use this list to find a degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

If you are interested in transferring to a four-year degree view this degree on the Transfer Virginia site to explore degrees aligned with this program at Virginia's 4-year institutions.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene - Partnership Agreement with Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Dental HygieneAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
29-1292.00Dental HygienistsAdminister oral hygiene care to patients. Assess patient oral hygiene problems or needs and maintain health records. Advise patients on oral health maintenance and disease prevention. May provide advanced care such as providing fluoride treatment or administering topical anesthesia.Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
25-1071.00Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 70 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science Degree of Dental Hygiene at Germanna Community College
These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category Cost Basis Cost (To You) Estimated Benefits Net Cost Notes
Tuition $175 Per Credit $12,250 $0 $12,250 The In-state rate also applies to for active duty members, veterans and dependents stationed AND residing in Virginia. (165.95 tuition + 9.25 fees)
*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.
Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:
  • You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.
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