The Dental Hygiene program prepares students for a career in dental hygiene, focusing on required prerequisites and offering classes on campus. It can be completed in 2 years by following a recommended sequence of courses.
Georgia Highlands College, James D. Maddox Heritage Hall, is an instructional site in Rome, Georgia. The college trains people for healthcare and administrative fields, including Associate Degree in Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Hygiene (RDH), Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy. Heritage Hall houses the Atrium Health Floyd School of Health Sciences, including the college’s dental hygiene program. The site also houses Digital Media Services, which oversees GHTV, Georgia Highlands’ local cable television station. As one location within Georgia Highlands College, Heritage Hall is connected with the college’s broader academic offerings while maintaining a focus on health sciences and media services. The college has additional locations in Cartersville, Marietta, and Paulding, along with online services.