Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Eastern Iowa Community College District 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 Iowa colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

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Eastern Iowa Community College District

2570 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA

Three community colleges make up the Eastern Iowa Community College District: Clinton Community College in Clinton; Scott Community College in Bettendorf; and Muscatine Community College in Muscatine. The schools also offer classes at five technology centers throughout the district. EICC’s accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission is proof that they are committed to academic excellence in education. They offer a broad palette of educational choices from associate degree programs to professional re-licensure courses and senior citizen programs, showing their commitment higher education and the local community.  Degree-seeking students can find programs concentrating on business, legal concerns, health services, and technology, to name a few.

College students make a lot of sacrifices in order to put in the study time necessary to achieve success. But when study time is over, they want excitement, entertainment, and good friends to share them with! EICC schools offer a plethora of extracurricular clubs and activities. Log on to the schools’ web sites to check out the fun.

In today’s economy, people want to be assured they are getting the best value for their money. EICC understands this concern and has managed to keep tuition costs low. To help defray costs, EICC offers scholarships based on special interests, academic achievement, and need; grants; work study; and student loans. EICC’s commitment to excellence, their extracurricular activities, and their affordable tuition make starting your future at EICC an attractive and smart choice.

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

• Dubuque, IA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $65800

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