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Dental Hygienist Program at Carrington College
Did you know Dental Hygienist jobs are forecast to grow 36% by 2018?*
A dental hygienist is a licensed dental health professional who provides patients with preventive, educational, and therapeutic services for the promotion of oral health. The Carrington College Dental Hygiene associate degree program can provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to offer patients dental hygiene care in settings like dental offices, clinics, and hospitals; opportunities can also exist in the research or marketing of dental products.
Students of our Dental Hygienist program receive the hands-on dental hygiene training needed to help them succeed in a career as a dental hygienist. Here are just a few great reasons to consider a dental hygiene education at Carrington College:
- Our program is designed to meet the demands of your potential employers
- You will be prepared to meet the legal and professional requirements of a dental hygienist
- You will be trained in preventative, educational, and therapeutic services
- The program will prepare you to sit the Dental Hygiene National Board and state licensing exams
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As a successful graduate of the Carrington College Dental Hygiene program, you will have been given the necessary dental hygiene training to provide your patients with a comprehensive range of dental hygiene care. Our knowledgeable instructors fully familiarize their students with the framework for devising and delivering patients’ personalized oral care programs, known as the dental hygiene (DH) process of care. Our dental hygienist program prepares graduates to take the Dental Hygiene National Board and state licensing examinations. (Licensure qualifications may vary by state.)
Once you’ve successfully completed the Carrington College Dental Hygiene associate degree program, you should have the skills and the confidence to:
- Observe and record abnormalities/problems in patients’ oral cavity
- Take oral x-rays, and apply fluoride and fissure sealants
- Provide periodontal therapies like plaque or stain removal
- Communicate in a professional manner with patients and colleagues
- Analyze and apply advances in research to the dental hygiene care you provide
- Demonstrate proficiency in critical thinking and information management
Dental Hygienists enjoy healthy career opportunities
Dental hygiene is forecast to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the coming years; according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics employment of Dental Hygienists is expected to grow 36 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations.* Why not discuss your options with a Carrington College Admissions Representative?
The Carrington College Dental Hygiene program is available at the following campus locations - Boise, ID, Mesa, AZ, and Portland, OR. The program culminates in an Associate of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.
*Statistics and reference to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics were retrieved from: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-10, [May 2010] http://www.bls.gov/oco/.
