Current Employment Opportunities

Upon passing a national written exam and a state or regional clinical exam, graduates will then be qualified for employment in private dental offices, hospitals, military dental clinics, local or state health departments, or may transfer the A.S. in Dental Hygiene toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, the profession is projected to grow 7% from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than average. Ongoing research linking oral health to general health will continue to spur demand for preventive dental services, which are provided by dental hygienist.

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