Dental Hygiene Campus is one of the campuses operated by Mohave Community College. Our records show the address as Fort Mohave, AZ, United States.
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The Dental Hygiene Campus in Fort Mohave specializes in oral health education, serving as a dedicated facility for the college's acclaimed dental hygiene program. This location equips students with advanced clinical skills to address dental care shortages in rural Arizona, emphasizing preventive dentistry and patient-centered practice.
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH), a competitive program including didactic courses in oral anatomy, microbiology, radiology, periodontology, and pharmacology, alongside community health promotion and evidence-based practice.
- Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Dental Hygiene, foundational training in dental materials, pain management, nutrition for oral health, and ethics, leading to licensure eligibility after national and state exams.
- Clinical practicum sequences covering dental hygiene procedures like prophylaxis, scaling, root planing, sealants, fluoride applications, and oral cancer screenings, performed on manikins and live patients in on-site clinics.
- Supportive sciences such as anatomy and physiology, biochemistry, and dental radiography, with lab components for interpreting X-rays and fabricating custom appliances.
- Behavioral and public health modules on patient education, cultural competence in dental care, geriatrics, pediatrics, and special needs populations, including outreach rotations to underserved clinics.
- Expanded functions certification courses in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide administration, and restorative procedures, enhancing employability in general and specialty practices.
The curriculum integrates interprofessional education with nursing and medical assisting peers, simulating team-based care environments. State-of-the-art equipment, including digital imaging and ergonomic operatory setups, mirrors professional settings. Faculty, licensed hygienists with advanced degrees, mentor small cohorts (admitting 24 students annually) through capstone projects on topics like tobacco cessation counseling or school sealant programs. Partnerships with regional dental associations provide preceptorships and job shadowing, resulting in 100% placement rates for graduates at facilities like Valley View Medical Center and private practices across Mohave County. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, upholding rigorous standards for competency and safety.
Beyond core dental hygiene, elective offerings include dental assisting basics and office management for support roles, addressing the area's 25% growth in oral health demands due to tourism and retiree influx. Continuing education credits for practicing hygienists cover updates in laser therapy, implants, and infection control. This focused approach not only trains compassionate professionals but also contributes to public health initiatives, reducing oral disease prevalence through community screenings and education campaigns. Students engage in service learning, volunteering at health fairs and veterans' clinics, building portfolios that highlight leadership and advocacy. Ultimately, the Dental Hygiene Campus's courses empower graduates to deliver equitable, high-quality care, supporting Arizona's oral health workforce pipeline amid national shortages.
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