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Program Objective
At Pima Medical Institute, this associate degree program is designed to give you the personal and professional skills needed to work as a dental hygienist on a dental team and within the larger dental community. The program’s curriculum includes didactic, laboratory and on-site clinical training that will prepare you with the valuable knowledge and abilities to practice ethical and comprehensive dental hygiene care that follows established standards.
A dental hygienist works under a dentist’s supervision and provides preventative oral care. You will work directly with a variety of patients and help them properly care for their oral health.
A dental hygienist works under a dentist’s supervision and provides preventative oral care. You will work directly with a variety of patients and help them properly care for their oral health.
A dental hygienist works under a dentist’s supervision and provides preventative oral care. You will work directly with a variety of patients and help them properly care for their oral health.
A dental hygienist works under a dentist’s supervision and provides preventative oral care. You will work directly with a variety of patients and help them properly care for their oral health.
Careers In Dental Hygiene
What Are My Career Opportunities as a Dental Hygienist?
What Are My Career Opportunities as a Dental Hygienist?
This associate degree program will prepare graduates for a successful career in dental hygiene. In some states, dental hygienists can also administer anesthetics, place/carve filling materials and periodontal dressings and remove sutures. There are many places dental hygienists can work in including:
- Private dental offices
- Corporate dental offices
- Community health clinics
- Public health facilities
- Educational settings
- In some states, you can start your own dental hygiene practice.
Job Outlook
Job Outlook
The demand for dental services will increase as the population ages and as research continues to link oral health to overall health.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2019 to 2029.
Continued Education
Continued Education
Graduating with an associate degree is a vital pathway toward pursuing higher education later on. Interested in breaking into leadership or healthcare administration? At Pima Medical Institute, we offer an online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration that will give you the skills needed to move up within the healthcare industry, all with the flexibility of virtual instruction. Work on your degree anywhere, anytime.
When you’re a Pima Medical Institute student, you get access to our Career Services team—here for you when you need extra help with finding the right job opportunities, building a resume, strengthening your interview skills or just looking for general guidance.
Program Outline
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Success Is Within Reach
We are truly invested in making sure our students succeed.
“After 12 years as a dental assistant, I knew there was more for me in the dental profession. When I heard Pima Medical was offering a Dental Hygiene program, I jumped at the opportunity. I am a 35-year-old parent of two boys and the thought of quitting my job to attend school was quite daunting, but I forged ahead and was committed.”
Monica Candelaria-Wright, Dental Hygiene Graduate
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Disclosures And Accreditations
State Licensure Determination Disclosure
The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is http://www.ada.org/en/coda.
Accreditation and Program Information
The program in Dental Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. The Commission’s web address is http://www.ada.org/en/coda.