dəxʷx̌ayəbus-Dental Therapy Program
Associate of Applied Sciences in Dental Therapy
The dəxʷx̌ayəbus Dental Therapy Program is now accepting applications for Fall 2024!
The deadline to apply is June 1, 2024
If you have questions or need more information on how to apply, please 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]