Dental Hygiene (BAS)(Plan Code: DEHDHBAS)
Bachelor of Applied Science
Program Details
Clark College Dental Hygiene Program graduates earn a Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. The Dental Hygiene program provides classroom and clinical experiences that successfully prepare students for the national board exam and various clinical licensing exams. Students serve the community by participating in oral health programs in area schools and caring for patients at the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington and other local facilities serving the community. Are you still determining if this career path is right for you? Explore all the degree and certificate programs in the Health Care and Biosciences Area of Study online. There are free resources available to you in Career Services, like MyPlan, which can help you explore job opportunities that interest you. Additionally, you'll have access to free tutoring available to make sure you have the support you need to be successful throughout your program.
Dental Hygiene (BAS)(Plan Code: DEHDHBAS) Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Analyze professional behaviors and make appropriate decisions guided by ADHA ethical principles and core values.
- Apply evidence-based decision-making through critical analysis of current research.
- Apply the roles of clinician, educator, and researcher to prevent oral diseases and promote health.
- Assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate the provision of optimal, patient-centered dental hygiene care.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively and professionally, using verbal, non-verbal, and written language with diverse populations to include patients, colleagues, the public, and other healthcare providers.