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Dental Hygienist Program
The dental hygienist program at Tri – State Institute 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 Michigan colleges that offer dental hygienist program.
The Dental Hygienist program at Tri – State Institute is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 2013.
Tri – State Institute
31522 Gratiot Ave., Roseville, MI
Tri - State Institute is now part of Fortis Institute. TSI operates as a two-year private institution dedicated to providing a sound education for students located in and around Birmingham. In the previous year, over 410 students graduated. Tri - State Institute offers several programs to choose from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Health Management and Clinical Assistant
- Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Dental Assistant
To help support students, Fortis Institute and Tri - State Institute may offer student services like those listed below:
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Please visit fortis.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Tri – State Institute offers an associate's degree program in dental hygienist.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1 |
| Female | 18 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 1 |
| Black | 7 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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 Tri – State Institute, 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
- Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $31.97
- Average Annual Salary: $66500
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Tri – State Institute may provide services to students like those listed below:- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Helping students find work after graduation