牙科卫生学士学位提供了成为持牌牙科卫生师的技能和知识。牙科保健人员是牙科团队的重要成员，他们提供非手术的牙周治疗，包括洗牙和牙根刨平，成人和儿童预防，放置牙科密封胶，曝光和处理X射线照片以及个性化的患者教育。牙齿卫生计划包括五个连续的学期课程，每周需要35-40个小时。毕业生必须通过国家和州的牙齿卫生委员会考试，才能成为注册的牙齿卫生员。学生也可以完成佛罗里达州法规XXXII所允许的牙科助剂的扩展职责认证。
The dental hygiene AS degree provides the skills and knowledge to become a licensed dental hygienist. Vital members of the dental team, dental hygienists provide non-surgical periodontal therapy that includes scaling and root planing, adult and child prophylaxis, placement of dental sealants, exposing and processing radiographs, and individualized patient education. <br><br>The dental hygiene program includes five consecutive semesters of coursework and requires 35-40 hours per week. Graduates must pass the National Dental Hygiene Board examination, the Florida Dental Hygiene Board examination, and the Florida Laws and Rules examination to become a registered dental hygienist. Students may also complete certifications in expanded duties that are permitted by Florida Statute Title XXXII for dental auxiliaries.