Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Dixie State University 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 Utah colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Dixie State University is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1999.

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Dixie State University (DSU)

550 E 300 S, Kaysville, UT

Not only is Dixie State University in St. George Utah visually stunning, with its incredible surrounding landscapes, but prospective students will no doubt enjoy its parks, fountains and statues all located on campus. DSU has much to offer, and this includes a quality education at low tuition costs.

DSU offers many programs of study, where students can explore their School of Fine Arts, School of Education, Business and Communication, Humanities, Health Sciences and their School of Science and Technology. At Dixie State, students can pursue their Associate Degree and Bachelors.

In state students can expect to pay just under $9500 for yearly tuition costs; out of state students will pay a little over $19000 per year. Financial aid is available with more than 87% of students receiving aid to attend. Federal grants and scholarships are also available at DSU. DSU also provides student housing at very affordable rates.

DSU is considered a medium sized campus and there are currently over 8500 students enrolled. With several student activities available, including several clubs, sporting activities and even study groups, students who attend DSU will find no shortage of social activity.

Dixie State University provides some of the best on campus resources for its students, providing tutoring, and several student centers that fit the needs of many. This includes a Health and Wellness center, Disability resources center, and a Multicultural center as well.  All of this combined makes Dixie State University an incredible option for consideration.

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Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Dixie State University has offered the following academic 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

Salary & Wages

• Ogden-Clearfield, UT
  • Total Employment: 480
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $68590

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