Program Mission:

This mission statement of the department is reflective of the general principles which guide the faculty in decision-making. The statement is as follows:

“The dental hygiene curriculum is designed to prepare graduates who meet the requirements for an A.A.S. degree and are prepared to take regional and national licensure examinations. The curriculum prepares students for practice in accordance with the New York State Dental Practice Act,” and to enter the profession as a competent entry-level dental hygienist.”

Program Vision Statement:

The Broome Community College Dental Hygiene program will be recognized as a premier dental hygiene program in New York State, distinguished by graduates who serve their communities.

Program Goals:

Goal I. To maintain a curriculum reflecting the contemporary practice of dental hygiene.
Goal II. To comprehensively prepare individuals to enter the profession as competent entry level dental hygienists.
Goal III. To provide graduate dental hygienists the opportunity to further their professional development.