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Dental Hygiene

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The Dental Hygiene program at El Centro College provides hands-on training through classroom instruction and participation in a clinical setting. This program will prepare you for a health care job that’s in high demand and has opportunities for career growth.

 
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Our facility includes a clinical setting that mirrors a community dental practice, so you'll have hands-on opportunities to practice skills taught in the classroom. You'll have access to the latest technology from digital radiographs to intra-oral cameras.


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“I’ve been learning so much since day one in this program — the more I read, the more it prepares me for my future career. The teachers here are helping me prepare for the real world.” Read Aracely's story.
Aracely Murillo
Aracely Murillo
Dental Hygiene Student

Dental Hygiene Program

 

 Program Overview

     
     

    The El Centro College Dental Hygiene Program is granted the accreditation classification of “Approval (without reporting requirements)” by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

    HB 1508 Notice

    This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. 

    For more information please visit dcccd.edu/hb1508.

     

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