Dental Hygienist

• General Anatomy and Physiology
• Introduction to Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• English Composition I

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• Dental Radiography
• Dental Materials
• Oral Anatomy, Embry, Histology
• Dental Health Safety
• Dental Hygiene Process I

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• Dental Hygiene Process 2
• Periodontology
• Cariology
• Nutrition & Dental Health
• Speech

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• General & Oral Pathology
• Dental Hygiene Process 3
• Dental Pharmacology
• Introduction to Psychology

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• Introduction to Sociology
• Dental Hygiene Ethics and Professionalism
• Community Dental Health
• Dental Hygiene Process 4
• Dental Anxiety and Pain Management

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Graduation from an accredited program is a requirement for dental hygiene licensure in the state of Wisconsin. Blackhawk Technical College's Dental Hygienist program has been accredited since August 2022, by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).

Waiting List

A number of our programs are transitioning to a waiting list system to prioritize in-district (Rock and Green counties) residents and in-state out of district residents. More Information

Background Check

If accepted, you will be required to complete a criminal background check, complete the health requirements, and perform drug testing before starting clinical courses. Wisconsin law requires background checks of persons who provide care for others or have access to people who receive care. This law applies to Blackhawk Technical College Health Sciences Division students. For more information about the background check, view the Criminal Background Check Information (PDF).

In accordance with Wisconsin Caregiver Background law, applicants with a criminal history may be denied placement by clinical affiliates or ineligible for national certification examinations. Applicants with any criminal background are strongly advised to meet with the program faculty and/or program advisor.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Model dental hygiene professional code of ethics
• Counsel clients/patients to reduce health risks
• Provide community oral health services in a variety of settings
• Manage infection and hazard control
• Assess data on all aspects of patient/client health using methods consistent with dental hygienist scope of practice and legal principles
• Formulate a comprehensive dental hygiene care plan in collaboration with the client and other health professionals
• Provide preventive and therapeutic services that promote oral health according to the needs of the patient/client
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented client/patient dental hygiene care plan