dəxʷx̌ayəbus-Dental Therapy Program
Associate of Applied Sciences in Dental Therapy
Recruitment period for dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Therapy Program is OPEN.
Now accepting all applications!!!
Schedule a required Information Session before starting the application process by emailing [email protected].
Questions??? Email [email protected].
The mission of dəxʷx̌ayəbus-Dental Therapy at Skagit Valley College is to grow primary oral health providers who enhance a dental team through excellence in education, research, patient care, and community service. Its vision is to apply evidence-based practices for clinical excellence, rich in cultural humility, public health and community awareness, provider integrity, and a holistic health team approach.
Catalog Program Information and Program Map – Associate of Applied Science in Dental Therapy
2023-2024 Cost of Attendance – Dental Therapy
Note: DT Program fees are estimated amounts and will change year-to-year.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Develop clinical care through a holistic health team approach that is grounded in evidence-based practices, rich in cultural humility, public health, and community awareness.
- Recognize the complexity of patient care and partner with patients to collaborate with other dental specialists and healthcare providers in managing patients’ comprehensive oral health.
- Comprehend the oral health needs of underserved communities, specifically native communities, and become oral health advocates when leading community service-related activities.
- Apply scientific knowledge when learning, researching, and delivering oral health care by utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based decision-making.
Dental Therapy Curriculum
Specialized Program Information
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Upon successful completion of the AAS degree in Dental Therapy, graduates are eligible to be certified/licensed by regional certification/licensure boards.
DENTAL THERAPY PROGRAM LOCATIONS
The Dental Therapy program at SVC is offered at the Mount Vernon Campus and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community (SITC) Dental Clinic.
- Mount Vernon Campus – 2405 E College Way, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
- SITC Dental Clinic – 17395 Reservation Rd., PO Box 332, La Conner, WA 98257
Dr. Cheyanne Warren
dəxʷx̌ayəbus Program Director
[email protected]