One College in Many Places Sheridan College and Gillette College offer AA, AS, and AAS degrees, certificate programs, and program tracks that prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university. In addition, students may elect to enroll in career training, professional development courses and/or vocational/technical programs.

<< Back to Programs | Why Choose NWCCD? | Getting Started Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene | Our Mission and Vision Statement | Admissions Prerequisite Courses | Sophomore Year | Junior Year | B.S. Degree | Application | Links Do you like making a difference in the lives of others? It takes a caring, compassionate person to be a dental hygienist. The dental hygienist is a licensed healthcare professional, oral health educator, and clinician who is an integral part of the dental team. As a registered dental hygienist, you can provide direct dental hygiene care to patients. Sheridan College’s Dental The SC Dental Program has an excellent reputation. Through this program, students earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in dental hygiene. Some students may choose to continue their education with additional upper-division classes to complete their Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene through the University of Wyoming. SC students have been very successful when taking National and Regional Board Exams. There is an ongoing demand for graduates from this great program. Dental Hygienists have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings. These may include private dental offices, dental clinics, federal, state, or local health departments, hospitals, nursing homes, school districts, educational institutions, correctional facilities, and private industry. The variety of career opportunities and the possibility of flexible hours and schedules make dental hygiene an attractive career choice For additional career information including salary and wage data, contact Sue Tarter at 307-674-6446 ext. 2004   More Career Information Available at: U.S. Department of Labor Website Salary and Wage Data Not sure if you can afford to pay for your education? Transitional Services Programs (TSP) offers financial assistance and support services to Sheridan Campus Career & Technical Major Students*various criteria applies Note: Technical Majors are also referred to as "Degrees and Certificates for Immediate Job Skills" on the Sheridan.edu Web site. Financial Assistance: Tuition Books & Supplies Travel Certification Costs And Other Miscellaneous expenses Support Services: Advocacy Brown bags Coaching & Mentoring Job Seeking Skills & Referrals Workshops ...and more! Contact TSP for more information or to see if you qualify. Download the Program Outline/with required credits Low Resolution (384k) High Resolution (1MB) (.pdf, Adobe Acrobat Required) College QuickLinks Admissions Financial Aid Testing & Advising - TEAS Registration & Records Campus Sheridan Campus Only Academic Description The Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) is a two-year curriculum preceded by prerequisite coursework. This prerequisite coursework can be completed in one year, but two years is recommended. Graduates are eligible to take Regional and State Board Exams for licensure. Available Degree Associate of Applied Sci. (A.A.S.) Available Degree Options Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Associate of Science (A.S.) *Students who are contemplating a bachelors degree should complete a math reasoning course and a visual arts course as approved by SC. 2006-2008 Course Catalog Download Whole Catalog (All 160 pages, .pdf, 2.7MB, Adobe Acrobat Required) For more information about the growing field of Dental Hygiene & Sheridan College or to request an admissions packet, contact: Enrollment Services Sheridan College:     3059 Coffeen Avenue     Sheridan, WY 82801     307-674-6446 ext 2000     800-913-9139 ext 2000     Fax: 307-674-3352     Linda Hall     Administrative Assistant     Dental Hygiene Program     307-674-6446 ext. 3400     Office Hours: M-F 8am-5pm     Come Visit! | Map It!