A45260 - Dental Hygiene AAS

Practice ethically and professionally dental hygiene services that are legally delegated in the state of North Carolina.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive dental hygiene care for individuals at a variety of levels of periodontal health.

Ensure the privacy of the patient during all aspects of dental hygiene treatment including the confidentiality of patient records.

Serve all patients and the community without discrimination, appreciating the cultural differences of the population.

Initiate and assume responsibility for health promotion and disease prevention activities for diverse community-based populations through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Pursue academic and professional excellence as life-long learners, incorporating future changes in scientific and technical knowledge to augment the changing needs of society.