Dental Hygiene

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Topics of Study

In Dental Hygiene you will learn to:

• Be a dental hygienist
• Clean patients' teeth and show them how to care for their teeth
• Identify dental problems
• Understand dental anatomy and diseases
• Keep equipment clean and working, take x-rays
• Manage a dental office

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Dental Hygiene will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• Certificate or 2-year degree: dental hygienist in dentist's office, clinics, hospitals, nursing homes; requires completion of an accredited program and passing a license exam
• 4-year degree or more: research, teaching, or clinical practice in public or school health programs