This program trains you to be a valuable asset in a high-tech modern dental office! You will learn practical skills such as taking patient medical and dental histories, teaching oral hygiene, scaling and polishing teeth, taking x-rays, and applying preventative agents. The program prepares you through courses, labs and clinical experiences on campus and in the community.
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These are agreements with universities that allow you to transfer seamlessly once you graduate from Wayne.
Admission into this program is limited.
Visit the Allied Health Admissions page for details on the process and criteria to apply for this program.
Allied Health Admissions
Graduates must pass the written National Board Dental Hygiene Exam and the clinical ADEX exam sponsored by the Commission on Dental Competency Assessment, Western Regional Examining Board and Council of Interstate Testing Agencies to be licensed to practice Dental Hygiene in North Carolina. Background checks will be conducted before licensure by the N.C. Board of Dental Examiners.
Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education’s rules regarding Professional Licensure Programs effective July 1, 2020, disclosure is provided for all states indicating whether this program meets licensure requirements, does not meet licensure requirements, or has not been determined for each state.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all curriculum courses in order to progress in the program.
In addition to tuition and textbooks, costs of this program include a laboratory fee, uniforms, shoes, instruments, physical and dental examinations, immunizations, health insurance, cost of licensure exams and miscellaneous other fees.
Employment
Almost all dental hygienists work in private or public dentists’ offices. A small number of hygienists worked in other settings, including offices of physicians, outpatient clinics, dental supply companies, and schools. Dental hygienists work closely with dentists.
Salary
The median salary for the state of North Carolina is $78,470 based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
General Disclosure
Beginning July 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education regulations require disclosures for all programs leading to a license or certification. The following document indicates whether this program’s curriculum meets state educational requirements for licensure or certification, does not meet state educational requirements for licensure or certification, or a determination has not been made.
The Dental Hygiene program at Wayne Community College located in Goldsboro, North Carolina is accredited by the:
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
(800) 232-6108
Graduates are eligible to take the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) exam and the ADEX exam. The associate degree is not contingent upon passing a certification examination or licensure examination.
View the public information disclosed by the CODA regarding this program.
Yana Robertson
Dental Hygiene Instructor
yrobertson@waynecc.edu
Allison Moody
Dental Hygiene Instructor
apmoody@waynecc.edu
Betsy Hamilton
Dental Hygiene Instructor
bshamilton@waynecc.edu
Christina Hardee
Dental Hygiene Instructor
cshardee@waynecc.edu
Denise Zakrzewski
Dental Administrative Assistant
dmzakrzewski@waynecc.edu
Susan Smith
Dental Department Chair
srsmith@waynecc.edu
