Dental Hygiene: A.A.S.
SUNY Broome’s Dental Hygiene Department offers a unique program that provides quality educational experience for dental hygiene students.
Dental hygiene is the science and practice of the recognition, treatment and prevention of oral diseases. SUNY Broome graduated its first class more than 50 years ago and the Dental Hygiene Department has become a premier program in New York State. The program’s reputation and examination results attest to the department’s outstanding accomplishments.
This Associate's degree program is designed to prepare competent dental hygiene professionals, capable of providing quality dental hygiene care in a variety of settings within a changing healthcare system and a culturally diverse society. Students gain skills and knowledge required to take the National Dental Hygiene Board and the Northeast Regional Board Examinations required for licensure.
The on-campus dental hygiene program's state-of-the-art clinic houses 26 dental units, seven x-ray operatories, two labs and various classrooms for student use. All of the dental and x-ray units have computers using computerized patient data management software, digital radiographs and clinical evaluation. Internet components are used as supplements to enhance instruction and promote student learning in the clinical and classroom setting.
The program is designed to nurture student growth, promote development of critical and ethical judgment, and encourage life-long learning. The curriculum includes didactic, laboratory and clinical instruction sufficient to graduate competent clinicians who are capable of practicing contemporary dental hygiene procedures. Students are educated to clinical competencies in both traditional and advanced procedures, with emphasis on the preventive and therapeutic services essential for providing total patient care to the public.
Pain Management Certification
SUNY Broome’s Dental Hygiene two-year curriculum includes the NYS certification course in local infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide analgesia. This is noteworthy because many New York dental hygiene schools do not include this certification course in their curriculum. Their graduates must then seek this education at additional time and expense. Our graduates are competent and are ready to enter the current practice of dental hygiene care in New York State.Would you enjoy working directly with patients to help them improve their oral health? Are you interested in a program that can often be completed in 2 years? Would you like a job with flexible hours and part-time employment? Would you like to work in a dental office as part of a health care team? If so, the SUNY Broome Dental Hygiene program may be perfect for you!
In order to participate in clinical rotations, which are required to graduate from this program, students are required to submit proof of a current physical and up-to-date required vaccinations, including influenza . Specific instructions about required documentation and deadlines are provided by the Program Director.
This program is designed for students planning to enter the workforce immediately, and for those looking to upgrade skills or change direction. It awards the Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree and prepares you for transfer to a four-year college if you choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree.
Articulation Agreements
- Penn College (BSDH)
- Farmingdale State (BSDH)
- Farmingdale State Advanced (BSDH)
- University of Bridgeport (BSDH)
- (Nassau BOCES (AAS)
- Monroe 2 BOCES (AAS)
- Greater Southern Tier - GST (Elmira) BOCES (AAS)
Affiliation Agreements
- Farmingdale State (BSDH, MSDH)
- University of Bridgeport (BSDH)
- University of Bridgeport (MSDH) Continuous
- Good Shepherd Village – Retirement Community
Dental Hygiene Advisory Council 2023 - 2026
| Raymonda Barnardt, RDH 20 Standish Apalachin, NY 13732 |
607-972-9206 – C CRDHA Alternate Director, Membership Chair |
| Ryan Comfort, DDS 501 Plaza Drive Vestal, NY 13850 |
607-797-5932 rcomfortdds@gmail.com General Practice |
| Cynthia D’Intronio, RDH, BT 55 Oak Street Binghamton, NY 13905 |
607-760-8999 – C President, NYDHA, Central Region General Practice |
| Julianne Klepfer, PT SUNY Broome PTA Dept. 907 Upper Front Street Binghamton, NY 13905 |
607-778-5329 – W Professor klepferje@sunybroome.edu |
| Lisa Lapallo, RDH Columbia Dental 515 Columbia Drive Johnson City, NY 13790 |
607-770-1122 – W lisalapallo@yahoo.com General Practice, Retired |
| Amy Limoncelli, CDA Dental Assisting Program Director GST BOCES 459 Philo Road Elmira, NY 14903 |
607-739-3581 ext. 1618 alimoncelli@gstboces.org |
| Jamie Matts, RDH Dinosaur Dental 1700 Monroe Street Endicott, NY 13760 |
607-953-4445 – W 607-725-7390 – C mattsjt@aol.com Pediatric Practice |
| Messina, Erin, RDH Lourdes Dental Care, Ascension Health 219 Front St. Binghamton, NY 13905 |
607-584-4545 – W Pediatric and Family Members |
| Comlan Missih, DDS 355 Riverside Drive Johnson City, NY 13790 |
607-798-7188 – W upstatedentalimplant.com Periodontist |
| Carolyn Riley, DDS 151 Riverside Drive Binghamton, NY 13790 |
607-765-3353 – C 607-724-1389 – W criley@summitdentalarts.com General Practice |
| Nolan Robinson, DDS Vestal Dental Associates 533 Clayton Ave Vestal, NY 13850 |
607-785-3339 – W nrobinson@vestaldental.com General Practice |
| Nick Timko, RDH 2712 Columbia Drive Endwell, NY 13760 |
607-953-4265 ntimko@stny.rr.com General Practice |
| Kristina A. Vingelis, DDS 145 Oakdale Road Johnson City, NY 13790 |
607-217-5853 www.vingelisleedentistry.com kvingelis@gmail.com Pediatric Dentist |
| J. Michael Weber, DMD, MSD 78 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13901 |
607-723-1941 – W Jmweber13901@yahoo.com Periodontist |
| Pamela Bouton, DDS 153 Main Street Owego, NY 13827 |
607-687-7536 – W Skigirl44@hotmail.com General Practice (Liaison to SDDS) |
SUNY Broome Dental Hygiene Program Accreditation
The SUNY Broome Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “Approval Without Reporting Requirements.”
Approval (without reporting requirements) is an accreditation classification granted to an educational program indicating that the program achieves or exceeds the basic requirements for accreditation.
The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at:
- Phone: 312-440-4653
- Address: 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678
Commission on Dental Accreditation Posting Form for Third Party Comments (PDF)
NC-SARA Disclosure
Effective July 1, 2024, federal regulation requires institutions of higher education to determine whether a Title IV eligible academic program that leads to professional licensure or certification meets the educational requirements in the following locations:
- The U.S. State where the institution is located
- U.S. States where “distance education” students are located at the time of initial enrollment
- U.S. States where the program is advertised as meeting licensure/certification requirements
- U.S. States where students attest they intend to be licensed/certified
The Dental Hygiene, A.A.S. program at SUNY Broome Community College is registered by the New York State Education Department and therefore meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in New York State.
Through a good faith effort and for the purpose of complying with the federal regulation, we have determined that the Dental Hygiene, A.A.S. program also meets the educational requirements for licensure/certification in the following U.S. State: Pennsylvania (PA).
However, SUNY Broome Community College is not the licensure/certification authority in these states and cannot guarantee individual licensure/certification. It is the responsibility of each student to contact the appropriate licensure/certification authority in the applicable U.S. State for further guidance on requirements and application processes.
Contact Information
Admissions Office
607-778-5001
admissions@sunybroome.edu
- Meghan McGuinness, EdD, RDH
- Decker Center, Room 217
- 607-778-5055
- mcguinnessma@sunybroome.edu
Dental Hygiene in the News
Dental Hygiene Licensure Pass Rates:
| Year | National Board Pass Rate | CDCA Clinical Pass Rate | CDCA Computer Pass Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 97% | 100% | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2022 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2020 | 100% | 100% | 100% |