Cabrillo College Associate in Science Degree Dental
Hygiene Program REQUIREMENTS
FOR GRADUATION
Requirements for graduation include successful completion of the program prerequisites, General Education courses, and the
Dental Hygiene core courses listed below. Once an equivalency and transferability determination is made, courses from
regionally accredited college or university may be used.
Selection for admission is based on completion of all required prerequisites with the appropriate grade point average (GPA), GPA
requirements for acceptance are as follows:
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A minimum combined prerequisite science GPA of 2.70 in BIO 4, BIO 5, BIO 6 AND CHEM 30B. Effective May 1, 2015
all science prerequisites must be completed within the last six (6) years
A minimum English prerequisite GPA of 2.00 in College Composition (ENG 1A/1AH/1AHM/1AMCH)
A “C” or better is required in all GE college coursework
Highly recommended preparation for Dental Hygiene Program:
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ALH 101 - A Review of Anatomy and Physiology .............................................................. 2 units
Dental assisting and/or dental front office experience
Dental Hygiene Aptitude Test (DHAT)
PREREQUISITES FOR THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
The following prerequisite must be successfully completed before applying to the Dental Hygiene Program. If you have passed
a pre-requisite course with an A, B, or C, your GPA will not improve with repetition of that class.
• Effective May 1, 2015 - All science prerequisites must be completed within the last six (6) years
1. BIO 4 - Human Anatomy ...................................................................................................... 4 units
2. BIO 5 - Human Physiology ................................................................................................... 4 units
3. BIO 6 – Microbiology ........................................................................................................... 4 units
4. CHEM 30B - Bio and Inorganic Chemistry for Health Occupations .................................... 4 units
5. ENG 1A/1AH/1AHM/1AMCH - College Composition........................................................ 3 units
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A.S. Degree requires completion of a general education pattern.
A Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree from a regionally accredited college or university may satisfy all general educ ation
and competency requirements for Cabrillo College non-transfer A.A. and A.S. degrees, with the exception of the multicultural
requirement and program specific graduation requirements. Please see the worksheet on reverse for detailed listing of required
courses.
HEALTH SCREENING AND CLINICAL COMPLIANCE
To comply with federal, state and local regulations for health care providers, students enrolled in the
Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene Program are required to meet health screening and clinical compliance according to program
guidelines, including vaccination and drug testing requirements, and provide documentation thereof. Students are also required to
complete a criminal background check and may be required to undergo fingerprinting. To read more information about Compliance
Policies for Clinical Placement click here.
DH PHYSICAL AND NON-PHYSICAL STANDARDS
All students are required to submit the DH Physical and Non-Physical Standards signature page as part of the DH Application. Upon
acceptance into the program all students will be required to obtain a Physician’s Authorization documenting the ability to meet
Physical and Non-physical standards. To read DH Physical and Non-Physical Standards, click here
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Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene Program Counseling Form / Worksheet
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PREREQUISITES
Actual Course Taken
Units
Grade
College / University
Recency Requirement: Effective May 1, 2015 - All science prerequisites must be completed within the last six (6) years
BIO 4: Human Anatomy
BIO 5: Human Physiology
BIO 6: Introduction to Microbiology Human
Physiology
CHEM 30B: Intro Organic Chemistry &
Biochemistry for Health
Occupations
ENGL 1A/1AH/1AMC/1AMCH: English
Composition
GENERAL EDUCATION
This A.S. Degree requires completion of a general education pattern in the following areas. Please note completion of an AS Degree does NOT
ensure transfer eligibility.
Due to the rigors of core courses, it is strongly recommended that ALL GE requirements be completed prior to applying to the program.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Actual Course Taken
Units
Grade
College / University
AREA A2: Public Speaking, or Group Discussion
AREA B: Met by Science Prerequisites
AREA C: Any course in AS Degree Area C: Arts & Humanities
AREA D: General Psychology and Introduction to Sociology or
Social Problems *
AREA D: US History OR Political Science 
MULTICUTURAL: Any 3 unit course that studies a non-western
society or culture or ethnic minorities in the US (may be
double counted with Social Problems
AREA E: Nutrition 
MATH: Intermediate Algebra taken in college or by placement
examination
Courses with this symbol () are required by the Committee on American Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Required Dental Hygiene Program Courses
FIRST YEAR - First Summer
Total Units
DH 161: Preparation for Dental Hygiene Clinic
DH 7: Head and Neck Anatomy
ALH 100F: Allied Health Foundations Course
First Semester - Fall
Total Units
DH 160: Oral Health Education
DH 162A: Patient Assessment I
DH 163A: Dental Radiology
DH 170: Morphology, Oral Embryology and Histology
DH 171: Introduction to Clinical Dental Hygiene
3.00
0.50
2.00
1.50
15.00
2.00
3.00
3.00
2.00
5.00
SECOND YEAR - Second Summer
DH 184A: Pain Management I - Anesthesia
Total Units
2.00
2.00
Third Semester - Fall
DH 180: Oral Pathology
DH 181: Clinical Dental Hygiene II
DH 182A: Advanced Case Studies
DH 186A : Community Oral Health
Total Units
11.00
2.00
6.00
1.00
2.00
Second Semester - Spring
Total Units
DH 162B: Patient Assessment II
DH 163B: Radiographic Interpretation and Case Studies
DH 164: Dental Materials
DH 173: Clinical Dental Hygiene I
DH174: Periodontology
13.00
3.00
1.00
2.00
5.00
2.00
Fourth Semester - Spring
DH183: Clinical Dental Hygiene III
DH 184B: Pain Management II - Nitrous Oxide
DH 186B: Community Oral Health and Case Studies
DH 187: DH Law & Ethics
Total Units
10.00
6.00
1.00
1.00
2.00
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