Dental Hygiene
Dental Hygiene
Manor College’s Dental Hygiene Program prepares students to become competent, conscientious, licensed dental hygienists. Our students demonstrate concern for their patients, uphold the highest ethical standards and provide quality care for those they serve.
Why Study Dental Hygiene?
Dental Hygienists are licensed dental professionals specializing in preventative oral care. Dental Hygienists are an integral member of the dental team, utilizing critical thinking and applied technical skills to provide a range of services to dental patients.
Dental Hygienists can provide the following services and more:
- Assessing general and oral health status
- Performing oral cancer and blood pressure screenings
- Exposing, processing and interpreting dental x-rays
- Removing hard and soft deposits from teeth
- Performing initial periodontal therapy
- Applying fluoride and dental sealants
- Placing and removing temporary fillings and periodontal dressings
Why You Should Choose Manor
Manor College Dental Hygiene students train at Manor’s state-of-the-art Dental Health Center and at other dental facilities affiliated with the college. The program is accredited by the American Dental Association commission on Dental Accreditation. Small class sizes in the program ensure you will receive personalized education and individual attention from faculty.
Read the Suggested Curriculum Sequence.
Find more information about exam performance and employment rate information of program graduates.
Read the Academic Program Learning Outcomes
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Alumni Spotlight
Meet Diana Nguyen ‘23
Diana Nguyen knew the Dental Hygiene program at Manor College wasn’t going to be easy, but since the institution has a 100 percent job placement rate for graduates within six months of Commencement, she knew it was worth the hard work. She made the commute from her Delaware County home to attend Manor, and completed her degree in Spring 2023. She credits professors who “made (her) feel like they cared about my learning” for getting her to the finish line.
“I really loved the small community at Manor. The instructors get to know you personally, so it’s less intimidating when it comes to learning. You feel like you can ask questions and know people are there to help you.”
Bloodborne Infectious Disease Policies
Nondiscrimination Policy
Manor College does not discriminate against anyone with bloodborne infectious diseases classified as a handicap and protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act. This applies to applicants to the college, students, faculty, and staff. The Dental Hygiene program abides by this same policy with regard to client treatment.
Communicable Disease Policy
The Dental Hygiene Program reserves the right to modify or postpone treatment for clients with an active communicable disease, or a medical condition that warrants this action.
Students or faculty members having an active communicable disease may be prohibited from treating clients. A written evaluation by a physician will be required and the physician’s recommendations will be followed. If an active communicable disease is diagnosed, a written physician’s release must be obtained prior to returning to clinical work.
Occupational Risk
Due to the nature of the procedures performed by dental personnel, dental hygienists are at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens. Students and Dental clinical personnel are required to comply with the program’s infection and hazard control protocols in order to minimize occupational risk.
Infection Control
The Dental Hygiene Program strictly adheres to the guidelines and standards recommended by the Center for Disease Control, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the American Dental Association. Universal precautions will be employed in the treatment
Confidentiality
Medical information relating to applicants, students, faculty, staff, and clients is strictly confidential and may not be disclosed without prior written consent. Patient records are confidential documents. Information contained in these records may not be released without obtaining the patient’s written consent. A consent form must be signed and filed in the patient’s record. Patient charts or the contents may not be removed from Manor College’s Dental Health Center at any time.
Licensure Disclosure Statement
The Pennsylvania State Board of Dentistry has the authority to refuse, revoke or suspend the license of any dental hygienist who has been found guilty of a crime or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or having been found guilty of a felony in violation of the laws of this Commonwealth or any other state, territory or country.
Dental Hygiene News From Manor
- Manor College Names Stephanie Parker As Director of Dental Hygiene
- Manor College Receives IBX Foundation Blue Safety Net Grant for Dental Health Center
- Longtime Manor College Professor Virginia Saunders Set to Retire
- Dental Hygiene Graduate Uses “God-Given Talents’ to Help Her Community
- Using Motivation from Waitlist, Dental Hygiene Grad Thrives at Manor College