Dental Hygiene / Dental Assisting
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Dental Hygiene
This program trains you to be a valuable asset in a high-tech modern dental office! You will learn practical skills such as taking patient medical and dental histories, teaching oral hygiene, scaling and polishing teeth, taking x-rays, and applying preventative agents. The program prepares you through courses, labs and clinical experiences on campus and in the community. Graduates may find employment with private dental offices, public health clinics, local state and federal agencies, educational institutions and dental supply companies.
Salaries for full-time employment range from $32,000 to $55,000 per year, depending upon geographic location, demand and experience.
Credentials available: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
Average Class Size: 30
Things to Consider: Graduates must pass the written National Board Dental Hygiene Exam and the clinical Council of Interstate Testing (CITA) Regional Exam in order to be licensed to practice Dental Hygiene in North Carolina. Background checks will be conducted before licensure by the N.C. Board of Dental Examiners.
Additional Admission Requirements: Admission into this program is limited. For details on the process and criteria, visit the Allied Health Admissions Requirements page.
Degree Program
Dental Hygiene (A45260)
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting prepares the graduate to assist the dentist in providing treatment services. The curriculum includes instruction in dental health education, preparing dental materials, taking dental x-rays, and maintaining dental supplies, equipment and records. Graduates may find employment with private dental offices, public health dental clinics, federal and state agencies, dental schools, dental supply companies and insurance companies. Salaries for entry-level full-time employment range from $23,000 to $30,000.
Credentials available: Diploma in Dental Assisting
Average Class Size: 24
Things to Consider: Graduates are eligible to take the examination to become a certified Dental Assistant, which is administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
Additional Admission Requirements: Admission into this program is limited. For details on the process and criteria, visit the Allied Health Admissions Requirements page.
Diploma Program
Dental Assisting (D45240)
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Dental Assisting
