Cerritos College Dental Hygiene Program Passes Perfectly

Cerritos College's dental hygiene students have passed with flying colors, achieving a 100 percent passage rate on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination administered in the spring of 2011.

The National Board exam is given twice a year and entails an all day written test on material covered during many years of study. After passing the test, students advance on to take their State Board exams in July, according to the College.

"Our students scored an overall average of 86%, which was well above the national average. As you can imagine, we are very proud of our team," said Dental Hygiene Director Adelle Krayer.

The Cerritos College Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the American Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation. The two-year program has received accreditation status each seven year accreditation cycle. 

"In our 38 year history, of well over 900 students, the dental hygiene program boasts over a 99% pass rate overall," said Dental Hygiene Instructor Dani Carroll.

After completing the program, graduates receive an Associate in Arts Degree in Dental Hygiene and qualify to take the National and State Board Dental hygiene examinations. Once a graduate has passed the State Board exam, he or she is qualified to practice dental hygiene in the State of California.

For more information about the Cerritos College Dental Hygiene program, please contact Dani Carroll at (562)860-2451 x-2569.