Physical and Mailing Address:
Wake Technical Community College
Department of Dental Hygiene
2901 Holston Lane
Raleigh, NC  27610

Department Phone/FAX
Phone:  919-747-0126 for General Inquiries and Clinic Appointments
FAX:  919-212-3261

Mission Statement

The mission of the Dental Hygiene Department is to promote total wellness by advancing oral health in the state of North Carolina through quality education and service.  This mission is consistent with the missions of the Health Sciences Division and Wake Technical Community College.

Philosophy

The Dental Hygiene Program is founded on humanistic teaching, service, scholarly endeavors, and patient care.  The learning environment should stimulate the discovery of new knowledge via effective communication techniques.  A mutual respect between faculty, staff and students will be demonstrated in all endeavors.  The faculty’s primary responsibilities are to provide comprehensive approaches to student development that include and encourage critical, independent, and professional thinking while encouraging students to accept responsibility for the learning process.  Ultimately, the Department is committed to providing collaborative educational programs for a culturally diverse student population to optimize each individual’s growth, achievement, and maturation as a professional.