Jun 10, 2026

2026-2027 Academic Catalog

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2026-2027 Academic Catalog

Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.

Location(s): Rangely Campus

General Education Requirements

Written Communication

ENG 1021 - English Composition I 3 Credits ^ *

Total: 3 Credits

Oral Communication

COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credits
OR
COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits ^

Total: 3 Credits

Social & Behavioral Science

PSY 1001 - General Psychology I 3 Credits ^
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I 3 Credits ^

Total: 6 Credits

Natural & Physical Science

BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab 4 Credits ^ *
BIO 2102 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab 4 Credits ^ *
BIO 2104 - Microbiology w/Lab 4 Credits ^ *
CHE 1009 - General, Organic and Biochemistry 4 Credits ^ *
OR
CHE 1012 - Introduction to Chemistry II w/Lab 5 Credits ^ *

Total: 16-17 Credits

Additional Requirements

HWE 1050 - Human Nutrition 3 Credits

Total: 3 Credits

Total: 31 Credits

Specialized Course Requirements

DEH 1001 - Preclinical Dental Hygiene 2 Credits
DEH 1002 - Preclinical Dental Hygiene Lab 3 Credits
DEH 1003 - Dental Anatomy and Histology 3 Credits
DEH 1004 - Dental Radiology 3 Credits
DEH 1011 - Dental & Medical Emergencies 2 Credits
DEH 1012 - Dental Hygiene Clinic Lecture 2 Credits
DEH 1016 - Preventive Dentistry & Special Needs Patients 2 Credits
DEH 1022 - Periodontics I 2 Credits
DEH 1023 - Head and Neck Anatomy 1 Credits
DEH 1070 - Clinical Practice of Dental Hygiene I 3 Credits
DEH 1071 - Clinical Practice of Dental Hygiene 1-A 3 Credits
DEH 1026 - Dental Materials 2 Credits
DEH 1032 - Applied Dental Pharmacology 2 Credits
DEH 1033 - Local Anesthesia 2 Credits
DEH 1038 - Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Sedation 1 Credits
DEH 2001 - Clinic II Lecture 2 Credits
DEH 2004 - Community Dental Health I 2 Credits
DEH 2013 - General and Oral Pathology 3 Credits
DEH 2021 - Ethics and Practice Management 2 Credits
DEH 2025 - Community Dental Health II: Field Experience 1 Credits
DEH 2042 - Periodontics II 2 Credits
DEH 2068 - Clinical Theory of Dental Hygiene II 2 Credits
DEH 2070 - Clinical Practice of Dental Hygiene II 6 Credits
DEH 2071 - Clinical Practice of Dental Hygiene III 6 Credits
DEH 2085 - Clinical Theory of Dental Hygiene III 1 Credits

Total: 60 Credits

Total Required Credits: 91

* Program Prerequisites (See admissions section of catalog.)

** Students must obtain their CPR for Health Professionals card PRIOR to entry into the DEH Program.

gtPathways courses are indicated with ^.
This program is financial aid eligible.