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Dental Hygienist-Associate Degree Description:
The Dental Hygienist program prepares graduates to work with dentists as they examine and treat patients. Most dental hygienists work in general or specialized dental offices, either for individual dentists or for groups of dentists.
Potential occupations include: Dental Sales Representative, Dental Hygienists (Private and Institutional), Dental Office Manager and Education.
Location: FSCC Pittsburg Campus
Average Salary: $47,348
Average Hourly Wage: $25.49
Approximate Cost: $15,000 tuition/books/fees
Total Credits for Graduation: 70
The curriculum includes content in:
General Education, Biomedical Sciences,
Dental Sciences and Dental Hygiene Science
Graduates are competent in:
- providing the dental hygiene process of care which includes assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation for private and community based oral health programs.
- providing dental hygiene care for the child, adolescent, adult, geriatric and medically compromised patient.
- providing dental hygiene care for all types of classifications of periodontal disease.
- applying ethical, legal and regulatory concepts to the provision and/or support of
oral health care services.
To contact a Dental Hygiene Specialist, call 620-231-3690.
Consider the possibilities...
Whether you are starting a career or looking for a change, the dental hygiene profession can provide many satisfying opportunities, including: having the status of a health care professional, an attractive income potential, and the rewards of keeping people healthy, a flexible work schedule, a variety of professional settings, career potential and stability.
Interested?
Give us a call today!
For more information about enrolling in the FSCC Dental Hygiene Program, contact Associate Dean of Pittsburg Campus Judy Collins at 1-620-231-3825. |
