Hodges University Dental Hygiene Program
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Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene Associate Degree in Pre-Dental Hygiene Foundations of Dental Assisting Certificate A Career that has Everyone Smiling
A Rewarding, In-Demand Career • Take many of your AA pre-dental hygiene classes 100% on line or blended • Learn from dental professors with exceptional clinical experience • Gain hands-on experience with our state-of-the-art Dental Simulation Lab • Provide dental hygiene care for patients in our state-of-the-art Dental Clinic • Earn your Bachelor’s degree in under four years SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Why Dental at Hodges U? • Demand is expected to grow 11% through the year 2030* • Florida is one of the top states that need Dental Hygienists** • Average annual salary: $73,180 *US Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm#tab-6) **US Bureau of Labor Statistics (https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291292.htm#st) SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
To Get There. Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene You understand the value of a beautiful smile and want to help others enjoy the confidence it brings. To Get There for your Bachelor’s degree, you’ll bring everything you learned from your Associate’s pre- dental degree and take it to the next level. Your path to becoming a Dental Hygienist includes classes in dental anatomy, histology and physiology, head and neck anatomy, dental radiology and periodontology, along with hands-on experience to apply what you learn in our advanced dental simulation lab. You’ll also provide dental hygiene care to patients in our state-of-the-art community dental clinic. Start Here. Pre-Dental or Foundations of Dental Assisting Certificate Your pathway to becoming a dental professional Starts Here. In just six weeks , you can earn a Foundations of Dental Assisting certificate. Classes are held on Saturdays on campus, where you’ll learn basic dental terminology, anatomy, instrument sterilization, communication and patient privacy, appointment scheduling, financial arrangements, and inventory maintenance. You’ll also learn how to prepare and mix dental impression materials and stone models for diagnostic purposes. Our Associate’s degree with a pre-dental focus is designed to give you the foundational knowledge needed for our Dental Hygiene program. Your classes include biology, anatomy and physiology, chemistry, nutrition, sociology, and pathophysiology. You’ll be immersed in modern classes and labs as you learn from professors who are engaging, enthusiastic, and favorites among our students!
Hodges University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Hodges University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website sacscoc.org The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. Third-party comments relative to the Commission’s accredited programs may include comments submitted by interested parties such as faculty, students, program administrators, Commission consultants, specialty and dental-related organizations, patients, and/ or consumers. Click here for the procedure and form to submit comments . Contact information: Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 E. Chicago, IL 60611-2678 Telephone: 312-440-4653 Hodges University is an equal access, equal opportunity organization.
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