undergraduate
Dental hygiene
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What is a dental hygiene major?
This course of study prepares students to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Instructional topics include dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.
of students said hands-on experience was a highlight of this major.
of students found this major to be difficult.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students and alumni plan on being or are currently employed in an occupation related to this major.
of students said difficult exams/assessments were a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do dental hygiene majors make?
This data isn't currently reported, but we're working on it!
How popular is dental hygiene as a major?
Each year, around 2,380 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 5,440 students obtain an associate degree in dental hygiene. In 2021, 2,782 students received a bachelor's degree and 5,647 students received an associate degree. This is 31% more dental hygiene majors than there were in 2020. Dental hygiene is one of the most popular majors within dental studies.
Advice from dental hygiene majors
Share your experienceOrganization is the key to your success whatever, works for you stick to it! And don’t give up!!
You’ve got it ! There may be many challenges to come your way, but always remember to never give up !
“The days are long, but the years are short.” - unknown You got this!
I would say to not give up . The road may seem tough at first but it is so worth it.
