Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 103190
- Phone: (727) 538-3827
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
- Phone: (770) 980-0002
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (770) 980-0002
FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
24:1Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Dental Hygienist Program
The dental hygienist program at Fortis College – Smyrna prepares students for careers as a clinician, oral health care education, health promoter, consumer advocate, administrator, or researcher. The program focuses on cleaning teeth, providing oral health education and treatment counseling, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Program courses include: dental anatomy, microbiology, pathology, dental hygiene theory and techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, dental materials, radiology, office management, supervised clinical training, and professional standards. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer dental hygienist program.
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Fortis College – Smyrna
2525 Drew St, Clearwater, FL
Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Fortis College – Smyrna offers an associate's degree program in dental hygienist.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3 |
| Female | 32 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black | 17 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| White | 13 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Dental Hygienist program at Fortis College – Smyrna, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Dental Hygienists
Description
Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, dental hygienists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.6% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $32.09
- Average Annual Salary: $66750
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Fortis College – Smyrna accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Fortis College – Smyrna may provide student services including:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work