Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Allegany College of Maryland 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 Maine colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Allegany College of Maryland is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1970.

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Allegany College of Maryland

One College Drive, Calais, ME

“Touching lives. Changing Futures.” Allegany College of Maryland is committed to providing more than just an education to its students. With its main campus in Cumberland, Maryland, Allegany provides students with an excellent education in modern, well-kept facilities. The school offers a broad array of course offerings from humanities and social sciences to criminology. Automotive, culinary, and restaurant management are among other areas of study at Allegany.

Although classes and study time take up a good deal of the college student’s day, Allegany has clubs and other activities to help students develop their personal, professional, and social interests. The student lounge is a favorite hangout for students taking a break from their studies. The state-of-the-art physical education building, gym, and swimming pool are popular with the fitness crowd. With all the school has to offer, there is never a dull moment at Allegany.

If you are looking for a total college experience and live in Cumberland or the surrounding area, Allegany is a smart choice! To find out more about admissions, tuition rates, and financial aid, contact the Allegany admissions office. Get on the path to your future, find out today how you can get a personalized community school education that will prepare you for a future of success without tying you to decades of student loan repayment.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Allegany College of Maryland offers an associate's degree program in dental hygienist.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

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

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).