Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Community College of Denver 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 Colorado colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at CCD is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1996.

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Community College of Denver (CCD)

1765 hwy 50, Delta, CO

Community College of Denver, located in Denver, Colorado, was founded in 1967 by the Colorado Legislature.  The school operates three campuses within the city, with the main campus being known as the Auraria Campus and others in the Denver metropolitan area. The school is one of thirteen that comprise the Colorado Community College System, which operates public two year institutions throughout the state. The school is a leader in providing education to underprivileged and first generation minority residents, and has a high success rate for transfer and graduation. The school is a public two year institution dedicated to providing a high quality education and services for residents of its community.

Academics

Individuals attending Community College of Denver will be able to choose from academic and career programs that best reflect the personal and professional needs of the student. Academic transfer programs replicate a curriculum that covers the first two years of a four year education locally and at low cost, followed by applying to a four year institution in order to continue toward one's bachelor's degree. Transfer to public Colorado institutions is made easier through agreements in place that facilitate transfer if certain academic requirements are met. Transfer to out of state or private institutions may prove more difficult, and as such a meeting with a counselor is encouraged.

Career training programs prepare individuals for long term employment in a high demand field or industry by first providing a solid foundation of education and training in that field. Courses are taught by industry professionals and take place in both practical and classroom settings as needed. Practical courses provide skill development and training through practice under the supervision of the instructor to ensure safety. Programs take between one and two years to complete, resulting in a degree or certificate upon completion that demonstrates competency.

Programs offered include:

• Bookkeeping
• Computer
• Early Childhood Education
• Nursing
• General Studies

Admissions and Financial Aid

Community College of Denver is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals interested in attending if they are at least eighteen years of age or have a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals should submit an application and pay all associated fees, as well as submit transcripts and test scores if available. Participation in orientation and meeting with a counselor to discuss program enrollment, curriculum and goals is highly encouraged. Students may be required to take a placement exam.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships awarded based on need. Students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which will be used by the school to determine the extent of need and aid program eligibility when constructing the financial aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for annually and should be submitted by posted deadlines to ensure disbursement occurs in a timely manner.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Community College of Denver has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).