Dental Hygiene
Welcome
Whether you're passionate about promoting oral health in your community or aspiring to work in a dental office, our comprehensive dental hygiene curriculum will prepare you for success. Throughout your time in our program, you'll learn from experienced faculty who are experts in the field of dental hygiene. Our faculty are committed to providing personalized attention and support to help you reach your academic and professional goal of becoming a Registered Dental Hygienist.
Notice for third party comments
Dental Hygiene Chair
Melissa Machalek
melissa.machalek@templejc.edu
Important Dates
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NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE January 31, 2027 |
CLASSES START Summer 2027 |
Program Information
Temple College Dental Hygiene Program Mission
The mission of the Temple College Department of Dental Hygiene is to provide quality educational experiences and opportunities that promote the practice of dental hygiene and overall wellness.
Temple College Dental Hygiene Program Goals
- Learning Environment: Provide a learning environment that specifically defines and promotes clinical and academic standards that are necessary in achieving entry-level competency in the profession of dental hygiene.
- Teaching Environment: Provide a teaching environment that promotes comprehensive, patient-centered and clinically effective patient care.
- Educational and Patient Care Environments: Promote an educational and patient care curriculum that respects and embraces diversity and multiculturalism through service-based learning opportunities within the community.
- Personal and Professional Growth: Foster an atmosphere that stimulates self-actualization, professional accountability, personal growth, ethical decision-making, leadership, and life-long learning. Dental Hygiene Program Mission & Goals
