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1O'Hehir University, https://www.ohehiruniversity.com/.
International Journal of Dental Hygiene
|March 1, 2018
Summary
Dental hygiene education has significantly evolved, exceeding the scope of a 2-year associate degree. Current educational requirements for dental hygienists surpass historical standards.
Area of Science:
- Dental Hygiene Education
- Higher Education Standards
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- Dental hygienist roles and responsibilities have expanded significantly since 1945.
- Current dental hygiene programs predominantly award associate degrees, with some offering baccalaureate degrees.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate if the associate degree accurately reflects the current educational level of dental hygienists.
- To compare historical and contemporary dental hygiene program requirements.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective, analytical pilot study was conducted.
- Contact hours for 1945 dental hygiene programs were compared with those of three community colleges and one university program in Arizona.
- The relationship between contact hours, credits, and conferred degrees was analyzed.
Main Results:
- Current associate degrees require 60 credits.
- Dental hygienists in 1945 completed 112 contact hours; today's associate degree holders complete 157 contact hours (a 45-hour increase).
- Baccalaureate degree holders complete 170 contact hours, 13 more than associate degree holders.
Conclusions:
- Dental hygiene education has substantially advanced beyond the scope of a 2-year associate degree.
- Further research with diverse program samples is recommended.
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