DH Exit Interview - Spring 2018

Waukesha County Technical College
Dental Hygiene - Spring 2018


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. What is your evaluation of the Admissions Process?

    Think about the initial information you received about the program; your communication with the registrar's office and dental hygiene advisor; and the information you received after you accepted and before you enrolled, as well as any other comments you would like to make.*


  1. What suggestions would you make to a student entering the program to assist them in being more prepared?*


  1. What are your educational plans following graduation? Specifically, do you plan to continue your formal education by enrolling in another college or program?*
    Associates degree
    Bachelor's degree
    Master's degree
    I will not be furthering my education.


  1. Rate the degree to which the following outcomes have been met:*

            1 2 3 4 5      
      I learned the basic concepts and clinical skills necessary to be a competent dental hygienist. Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree  
      I was taught to practice dental hygiene ethically. Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree  
      I am able to perform disease prevention and promote oral health in private practice, public health, and alternative settings. Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree  
      I participated in professional growth and development activities and experiences such as state/national dental meetings, Head Start clinic, SADHA activities and externships. Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree  
      The faculty supported me to attain the above outcomes. Strongly Disagree Strongly Agree  


  1. Please rate how effective the program was in teaching you to perform the following procedures/skills:*

            1 2 3      
      Medical History Review Below Average Above Average  
      Medical Emergencies Preparedness Below Average Above Average  
      Tx. Planning and Client Assessment Below Average Above Average  
      Client Education Below Average Above Average  
      Periodontal Scaling-Manual Below Average Above Average  
      Periodontal Scaling-Ultrasonics/Piezo Below Average Above Average  
      Dental Charting Below Average Above Average  
      Periodontal Charting Below Average Above Average  
      Root Planing Below Average Above Average  
      Using Chemotherapeutic Agents (Arestin) Below Average Above Average  
      Sealants Below Average Above Average  
      Radiography Below Average Above Average  
      Tx. of Medically Compromised Pts Below Average Above Average  
      Infection Control Below Average Above Average  
      Tx. of Elderly Clients Below Average Above Average  
      Recordkeeping Below Average Above Average  
      Scheduling/Confirming Appts., Patient Recall, & Patient Waitlist Below Average Above Average  
      Air Polishing Below Average Above Average  
      Nutritional Counseling Below Average Above Average  
      Smoking Cessation Counseling Below Average Above Average  
      Laser Below Average Above Average  
      Nitrous Oxide & Oxygen Sedation Below Average Above Average  
      Local Anesthetic Below Average Above Average  
      Subgingival air polishing Below Average Above Average  


  1. Comments regarding Question #5.*


  1. Please rate how well the program assisted you in developing the Critical Life Skills:*

            1 2 3      
      Problem-solving skills Below Average Above Average  
      Self-management skills Below Average Above Average  
      Citizenship skills Below Average Above Average  
      Critical thinking skills Below Average Above Average  
      Relationship skills Below Average Above Average  
      Communication skills Below Average Above Average  


  1. Comments regarding question #7.*


  1. Please evaluate the following program components based on your experience at WCTC.*

            1 2 3       N/A
      Classroom Facilities Below Average Above Average  
      Laboratory Facilities Below Average Above Average  
      Laboratory Access Below Average Above Average  
      Library Resources Below Average Above Average  
      Classroom Activities Below Average Above Average  
      Curriculum Below Average Above Average  
      Counseling Below Average Above Average  
      Financial Aid Below Average Above Average  
      Clinical Experience Below Average Above Average  
      Clinical Sites Below Average Above Average  
      Clinical Evaluations Below Average Above Average  
      Computer Access Below Average Above Average  
      Clinical Supplies Below Average Above Average  


  1. Comments regarding question #9.*


  1. What were the best aspects of your dental hygiene educational experience (taken in the broad sense, not limited to classes)?*


  1. What aspects of your dental hygiene educational experience could be improved?*


  1. What are your thoughts about students and practitioners joining and being active in organized dental associations (SADHA/ADHA)?*


  1. Overall, how would you describe your experience in the WCTC dental hygiene program?*





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