Dental Programs
Dental Programs
Recognized by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), HCC's Dental Assisting Program features dental assisting faculty who are knowledgeable and well-versed in the subject matter. Students get hands-on experience in HCC’s dental lab, which is well equipped for pre-clinical education. The Dental Hygiene Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical practice to function effectively in all areas of a professional dental hygienist. Graduates of the Dental Hygiene Program are eligible to sit for the Commission on Dental Competency Assessments (CDCA).
Program Options
Dental Assisting
- Dental Assisting, Certificate
- Dental Assisting Technical Standards
- Dental Assisting Fee Sheet
- Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
Dental Hygiene
- Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.
- Dental Hygiene Program Planning Sheet
- Dental Hygiene Program Technical Standards
- Dental Hygiene Fee Sheet
- Dental Hygiene Exam Form
Important Information
Career Outlook
$78K
Median annual salary for dental hygienists
$38K
Median annual salary for dental assistants
9%
Growth in employment over next 10 years
Meet the Faculty
HCC's faculty bring a strong educational background and industry experience to the classroom. View the Faculty and Staff Directory.
HCC's faculty bring a strong educational background and industry experience to the classroom. View the Faculty and Staff Directory.
HCC Dental Clinic
The Dental Education Clinic is an educational facility where students provide care with close supervision by clinical faculty.
The Dental Education Clinic is an educational facility where students provide care with close supervision by clinical faculty.
Disclaimer: In certain professions within this area of study, a license is required prior to entering the workforce. Hagerstown Community College cannot guarantee professional licensure based solely upon the completion of a program of study. Please review the list of applicable programs, as well as details for licensure requirements within your state of residence, by visiting our “Professional Licensure Disclosure” webpage.