Dental Hygiene Program Mission Statement
The mission of Southwestern Community College Dental Hygiene Program is to prepare students with job entry skills and knowledge to participate in the delivery of dental healthcare to the public and obtain professional credentials per Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.
Dental Hygiene Program Goals
Patient Care
To prepare students through didactic, laboratory, and clinical experiences to provide dental hygiene services in a variety of dental settings while upholding professional standards.
Teaching
To provide foundational knowledge through a strong curriculum that prepares students to assume responsibility for ethical dental hygiene care and helps develop the skills necessary to adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
Service
To promote commitment to the profession through licensure, membership with professional organizations, continuing education and community service.
Research
To provide a curriculum that reflects relevant and current evidence-based dental hygiene care.