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Associate

Dental Hygiene (AAS)

New York University College of Dentistry 36 courses

About This Program

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program in Dental Hygiene is comprised of lecture courses in dental and health sciences along with clinical and hands-on experience. The 78 credit curriculum is offered as a "fast-track" 17-month program, a two-year program or a three-year program. Dental hygiene students are prepared to perform competently in providing preventive and therapeutic patient oral health care. The dental hygiene program, located within the NYU College of Dentistry, allows students to work side by side with dental (DDS) students, dental faculty and dental hygiene faculty in the clinical portion of the curriculum. By working in these clinical settings with culturally diverse patients, dental hygiene students gain invaluable knowledge and experiences. The Dental Hygiene's advanced standing program offers an accelerated path within its dental hygiene program for internationally trained dentists seeking careers in dental hygiene. In just 12 months, students earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, making it an ideal option for those looking to leverage their existing clinical background in a new and rewarding direction. For admission requirements and instructions specific to this program, see Admission Requirements.

Degree Requirements

Required Courses

Code Course Title Credits
DHYG1-UD 100 Human Microbiology I 2
DHYG1-UD 110 Oral Anatomy 3
DHYG1-UD 112 Principles of Dental Hygiene I Lecture 2
DHYG1-UD 113 Principles of Dental Hygiene I Clinic 2
DHYG1-UD 114 Anatomy & Physiology I 3
DHYG1-UD 115 Radiology 2
DHYG1-UD 116 Chemistry for Allied Health 4
DHYG1-UD 125 CPR Hygiene 0
DHYG1-UD 120 Anatomy & Physiology II 3
DHYG1-UD 121 Principles of Dental Hygiene II Lecture 2
DHYG1-UD 122 Principles of Dental Hygiene II Clinic 2
DHYG1-UD 123 Dental Materials 3
DHYG1-UD 124 Oral Embryology & Histology 2
DHYG1-UD 127 or EXWR1-UC 7502 Writing Workshop I or Writing for Exploration 4
DHYG1-UD 129 Periodontics 2
DHYG1-UD 200 Human Microbiology II 2
DHYG1-UD 128 or EXWR1-UC 7503 Writing Workshop II or Mastering Creative & Professional Writing Skills 4
DHYG2-UD 130 Principles of Dental Hygiene III Lecture 2
DHYG2-UD 131 Principles of Dental Hygiene III Clinic 2
DHYG2-UD 132 General & Oral Pathology 3
DHYG2-UD 134 Pharmacology 2
DHYG2-UD 135 Preventive Dentistry & Public Health 3
SOCS1-UC 2201 Oral Communications 4
PSYC1-UC 6801 or PSYCH-UA 9001 Intro to Psychology or Intro to Psychology 4
DHYG2-UD 136 Nutrition and Health 3
DHYG2-UD 139 Board Review 0
DHYG2-UD 140 Principles of Dental Hygiene IV Lecture 2
DHYG2-UD 141 Principles of Dental Hygiene IV Clinic 2
DHYG2-UD 142 Ethics 1
DHYG2-UD 143 Oral Health Education 2
DHYG2-UD 145 Pain Management 2
SOCY1-UC 7200 or SOC-UA 1 Intro to Sociology or Intro to Sociology 4
Total Required Courses 78 credits

Required Courses

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