Overview
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College offers an A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene. It offers exciting career opportunities and is among the fastest-growing professions for today's career search. The dental field is a very rewarding job that allows you to become a part of the Allied Health Care, and serve in an area that helps people with dental health which is a part of your total health.
The A-B Tech Asheville Campus is located in the beautiful WNC Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina. You will not only be able to get the education you need, but you can also enjoy the culture of our area with many restaurants, shopping, outdoor adventures, or just simply settle in quietly while you are here.
It is our hope that you will find the answers needed to help you make good decisions about your education and career.
Accreditation
The Dental Hygiene program has been granted the Accreditation Status of Approval Without Reporting Requirements by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation. This status is awarded to an educational program indicating that the program achieves or exceeds the basic requirements for accreditation.
A copy of the Dental Hygiene Standards and CODA Policies and Procedures, including those for complaints, may be obtained online at the File a Complaint Against CODA or a CODA-Accredited Education Program; in writing at 211 East Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611, or by calling (800) 621-8099.
NC Dental Board
CODA - A-B Tech Admissions Programs Technical Standards
CDCA-WREB-CITA Board for Dental Hygiene Candidates
Con Ed Dental Radiology Class
Dental Radiology Night Class is offered in May or June each year. Contact the Continuing Education Department for registration, dates, and more information. For More Information call, (828) 398-7878 OR Visit WebAdvisor and click Continuing Education Students
Programs
| Title | Credential | Credit Hours | Link to program details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygiene A.A.S. | Degree | 75 | |
Career Opportunities
Employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. The demand for dental services will increase as the population ages and as research continues to link oral health to overall health.
2020 Median Pay:
$76,220 per year
$37.06 per hour
(Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Good to Know
Jana Jones, CDA, RDH, BASDH, MEd
Dental Hygiene Chair, Instructor
Phone: (828) 398-7276
Email: janaljones@abtech.edu
- Mrs. Jones holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene and a Master’s in Education from the American College of Education.
Kim Hoffman, RDH, BS
Instructor
Phone: (828) 398-7271
Email: kimberlyfhoffman@abtech.edu
- Mrs. Hoffman holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Florida State University.
Carolyn Derbes, RDH, BSHS - Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Instructor
Email: carolynmderbes@abtech.edu
- Mrs. Derbes holds a Bachelor of Health Studies from Fort Hayes State University.
Lauren Taliaferro, RDH, BSDH
Phone: (828) 398-7458
Email: laurenetaliferro@abtech.edu
- Ms. Taliaferro holds a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Baylor College.
Meghann Radgowski, RDH, BS
Instructor
Phone: (828) 398-7255
Email: meghanneradgowski@abtech.edu
- Ms. Radgowski holds a bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene from Oregon Institute of Technology.
- Dr. Jeremy Ledford
- Dr. Alex Jiamachello
- Dr. Lauren Marechal
- Aubrianne Guy, CDA
- Sarah Green, CDA
- Xenia Romiski, CDA
- Lydia Dillingham, RDH
- Sandi Fisk, RDH,
- Amanda Sellers, DH rep
- Rosalyn Wasserman, PT, DPT- MAHEC
- Shannon Inglehart-Patterson Dental
