Dental Hygiene Associate Degree Program
Dental Hygienist job prospective have a stunning forecast: 36% by 2018*
Dental hygienists are licensed dental health professionals who treat patients through an array of treatments and services. This line of job gives hygienists an opportunity to work on both preventive and therapeutic procedures, as well as being a representative for promoting dental care awareness. Reminders and tips from a dental hygienist can help patients benefit now and in the future. Once the student has completed the Dental Hygiene program at Carrington College, he/she can pursue jobs in settings like dental offices, clinics, and hospitals. Public and corporate health organizations are other potential employment spots. Dental hygienists are essential in encouraging the benefits of oral care and maintenance.
Our Dental Hygienist associate degree program teaches about oral care from a traditional classroom experience, but also allows the student to take part in hands-on dental hygiene training, which is a key factor to help the student become successful. Our instructors are committed to contributing to the student success, as they thoughtfully guide them through their course of study. Look at just some of the reasons to consider Carrington for your dental hygiene education:
- The program has been design to meet the needs and demands of potential employers.
- Training includes meeting both the legal and professional requirements of a dental hygienist.
- Train is extensive in preventive, educational and therapeutic services.
- The program prepares the students for the Dental Hygiene National Board and state licensing examinations.**
- Work with excellent instructors who are determined to help students build upon this foundation to a prosperous new career.
- Guide patients through an understanding of how to make good oral care a common, daily practice.
Dental Hygiene program: Skills and training to send you on your way!
Hello, graduate! Successful completion of our Dental Hygiene associate degree program means that you’ve earned the skills, and garnered the essential training, to pursue employment as a dental hygienist.
The school’s remarkable instructors guide you in how to create customized oral care programs for patients, based on their individual and specific needs. This is known as the Dental Hygiene (DH) process of care and it allows you to have a long-term affect on how patients manage their own oral healthcare. The dental hygienist degree program also prepares graduates for the Dental Hygiene National Board exam, as well as the state licensing exam. (License qualifications may vary from state to state**.)
Completing the Carrington College Dental Hygiene associate degree program means you have been given the skills, confidence and ability to:
- Observe a patient’s oral cavity to determine and record any abnormalities or problems.
- Remove hard and soft deposits from teeth.
- Teach patients proper oral care procedures, promoting valuable life skills.
- Take oral x-rays, and apply fluoride and fissure sealants.
- Establish good, effective and professional communication with both patients and colleagues.
- Provide periodontal therapies, including the removal of plaque and stains.
- Research, analyze and implement advances in the dental hygiene profession.
- Use critical thinking when making a diagnosis or preparing lab materials for a dentist to use in the diagnosis process.
- Work chair-side with a dentist during treatment.
- Understand the specific needs of each patient and work to create a treatment plan that directly parallels those needs.
Dental Hygienists’ Career Opportunities: The future is gleaming!
Dental hygiene is forecast to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the coming years. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics states that employment of Dental Hygienists is expected to grow 36% from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all occupations*. Part of this growth is attributed to the overall increase in the promotion of better oral health practices, and that currently, older people are retaining more of their original teeth. Good news for you! Discuss the Dental Hygiene program at length 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.
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*U.S. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition
**CC prepares students to take the appropriate certifications and licesure exams. The college does not guarantee students will successfully pass the exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.