A Diploma in Dental Hygiene curriculum normally lasts 2-3 years and prepares students for a profession in oral health care. The program combines lectures with hands-on clinical training in areas such as anatomy, physiology, dental radiography, periodontics, and preventive dentistry. Students learn how to perform dental cleanings, screen patients for oral disorders, administer preventive treatments, and teach patients about basic oral hygiene. The program includes infection control, dentistry office management, and ethical practices. Graduates are qualified to take licensing examinations and work with dentists in a variety of healthcare settings, helping to prevent and cure oral problems.