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Dental Hygienist

Job Summary

Dental Hygienists clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases, and provide preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health.

Required Education / Training Summary

People starting in this career usually have:
Associate's degree
No work experience
No on-the-job training

Explore Programs in Rhode Island

Occupation Program Name Institution Certificate Earned Per Student Program Cost Program Length Time of Day Instructional Hours / Credits Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? Modality Location Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs Notes/Description Website Contact Info
Dental Hygienist Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Dental Hygiene Community College of Rhode Island   $17,010.00  2 years Days/ Evenings 81 credits Y in-person Lincoln, RI HS Diploma/GED, BCI, Placement Testing Students attend lecture and laboratory classes and provide treatment in a modern, state-of-the-art dental hygiene clinic. This course of study prepares students for board exams required for dental hygiene licensure. Participation in the program exposes students to infectious diseases, bloodborne pathogens and ionizing radiation. https://catalog.ccri.edu/programs-study/health-sciences/dental-hygiene-… tswift@ccri.edu
Dental Hygienist Bachelor of Science (BS) Health Sciences - Dental Hygiene Rhode Island College   $37,924.00  4 years Days/ Evenings 120 credits Y online/in-person Providence, RI High School Diploma; Dental Hygiene license This is a completion program for registered dental hygienists https://www.ric.edu/department-directory/department-biology/department-… biology@ric.edu