Study to earn an associate or bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene or a certificate in dental assisting and start working toward tomorrow’s opportunities in the dental field today.
Dental Studies
at South College
in Nashville
Dental Studies
South College Nashville
Program Information
Certificate in Dental Assisting
Work to develop the skills to become a valued member of the dental care team with our Certificate in Dental Assisting program. In this program, you’ll focus on building a strong foundation for clinical and administrative work in the dental field. As a graduate, you’ll have worked to be ready to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam and to help dentists efficiently and effectively deliver oral health care.
Develop essential skills in:
- Prevention and nutrition
- Basic dental sciences
- Preclinical dental skills
- Clinical dental procedures
- Dental radiography
- Dental specialties
- Restorative and Laboratory Materials and Techniques
- Dental practice management
Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
Our Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene is designed to prepare you for working as a dental hygiene healthcare provider with a strong foundation of skills in dental science and clinical knowledge. As a graduate, you’ll have worked to be ready to become a dental hygienist and valued member of a healthcare team, providing patient education, care, and outreach in support of oral health.
Develop essential skills in:
- Patient assessment and treatment planning
- Preventative and therapeutic dental care
- Oral radiography
- Patient education and health promotion
- Community outreach and education
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
In our Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program, students from our Dental Hygiene associate program and others with a Dental Hygiene associate degree can continue their education and professional development.
Develop essential skills in:
- Evidence-based dental hygiene practice
- Dental hygiene research methods
- Leadership and administration
- Educational practice and instruction
- Public health and epidemiology
South College
Nashville, TN
Get on the path to new and exciting possibilities with South College in Nashville, TN. Our campus is conveniently located directly across from Nashville International Airport on I-40. At our facility, you can find study rooms, library resources, and modern labs. Students at our Nashville campus can also pursue career services support. Our team can help you learn to improve your job-searching abilities or polish your resume-writing and interviewing skills.
South College
Accreditation
South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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