MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Did you know, on average, there are 32 reasons a Dental Hygienist helps your smile? Before I expand on that, there are many reasons that you have decided to pursue this career path. One of the top ones would be your desire to help others live healthier lives. The relationship between oral health and overall health is directly linked. As a dental hygienist, you can help your patients keep their healthy smiles and educate them on the importance of good dental hygiene practices and habits. As a dental hygienist, you can make a positive impact on the lives of your patients. Dental hygiene is a career that allows flexibility in your schedule to achieve an optimum work-life balance. Florida’s demand for dental hygienists is expected to grow 32% by 2030.* In Florida, the average annual salary for a dental hygienist is over $77,000.* We’re proud to be the first entry-level bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene program in Florida. You may be wondering why? Most dental hygiene programs are offered at the associate degree level. With a bachelor’s degree, you have additional career opportunities. For example, you can be qualified to teach in associate degree dental hygiene programs. You could also pursue careers in dental equipment sales, supply sales, research, practice management, or recruiting and training newly hired staff. Once you master the skills in our modern simulation lab and gain the knowledge you need in the classroom, you’ll put it all to use in our Dental Hygiene Clinic. The Hodges University Clinic is a state-of-the-art clinic with 20 operatories. You’ll treat patients with services that include screenings for oral disease, performing dental cleanings, taking digital X-rays, sterilizing equipment, and providing preventative care. It’s an exciting time to become a dental hygienist, and we all look forward to welcoming you to the program. And the 32 reasons? That’s the average number of teeth an adult has! *According to O’Net (onetonline.org)
DR. SUSAN ANDERSON Program Director, Dental Hygiene Program
sanderson1@hodges.edu 239-938-7721
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Dental Hygiene Program
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