Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Central Carolina Community College 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 North Carolina colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at CVCC is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 2007.

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Central Carolina Community College (CVCC)

2550 Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC

Established primarily for the residents of North Carolina, Central Carolina Community College also serves as a higher educational resource for other states. It was formerly known as the Lee County Industrial Education Center.

This college is a constituent of the North Carolina Community College System with campuses located at Chatham, Harnett, and Lee counties. The campus at Lee County is situated on a 104-acre site at 1100-1105 Kelly Drive in Sanford. This campus is a home for state-of-the-art facilities designed to provide an environment conducive to learning for the students.

CCCC remains true to its vision to provide quality and accessible educational opportunities for the community it serves. This college offers 45 curriculum programs that conclude with an Associate degree or college transfer credits, Diploma and Certificate. To facilitate seamless transfer to four-year institutions, CCCC established articulation agreements with colleges and universities. Selected programs may be taken via online distance education.

Through innovative programs and continuous improvement of its academic services, this college responds to the changing needs of the students and the community. Besides the curriculum courses, non- curriculum and Adult High School/GED programs are also offered. And with the Lee Early College program, students are given the opportunity to finish high school and Associate degree in five years in partnership with Lee County Public Schools.

At CCCC, students can experience a true sense of community with a diverse population working towards a common goal - to achieve personal success, community development and economic progress.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Central Carolina Community College 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

Salary & Wages

• Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $65590

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