2279 Mount Vernon Road
Southington, CT 06489
Briarwood College
Briarwood College is a student-centered private institution for men and women that fosters and encourages a commitment to learning throughout their lives.
The College is committed to the application of knowledge through a curriculum that is career and technically oriented with an emphasis on the liberal arts and an awareness of the challenges and opportunities that a global economy offers.
The Mission of the College is to provide an education that is practical in its application, yet stresses the need for students to use the resources of their own minds, with particular emphasis on the development of the self through discipline, responsibility and strength of expression.
The College is committed to make a difference in the community of which it is a part. To this end, it encourages and allows faculty, staff and students to participate in outreach and service programs designed to focus on the competitive challenges of diverse environments, both locally and globally.
Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene
Briarwood's Dental Hygiene AS program is designed to produce graduates who will satisfy employers' demands for trained dental hygienists who are able to communicate effectively, use critical thinking skills, value diversity and teamwork, and are well-rounded, contributing members of society. It also works to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate program. The Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
You will learn to:
- Demonstrate desirable attitudes and work habits: verbal/written communication skills, creative thinking, problem solving, good judgment, self-reliance, team cooperation, accepting of change, committing to life-long learning, support of diversity.
- Understand the role of the dental hygienist as a comprehensive dental health care provider.
- Exercise good judgment in assessing and responding to patients' needs prior to, during, and after procedures.
- Provide comprehensive dental hygiene services based on current standards of care.
- Use appropriate techniques used to promote quality assurance in the practice of dental hygiene.
- Promote scholarly activity and research.
- Participate in community service.
- Incorporate ethical and professional judgment into the practice of dental hygiene.
