Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Georgia Perimeter 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 Florida colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Georgia Perimeter College is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1975.

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Georgia Perimeter College

7020 Professional Pkwy E, Sarasota, FL

Georgia Perimeter College (GPC) is now Perimeter College at Georgia State University.  Perimeter College is a two-year college in Atlanta, Georgia that offers traditional learning on its four campuses and several learning sites, or non-traditional learning via its online classes or hybrid courses.

GSU's Perimeter College also offers half semester classes, study abroad programs, and dual enrollment programs for high school students. There are many transfer programs available for students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a bachelor's degree.

PC offers 40 associate degree programs, four career or technical degree programs, and nine dual degree programs in affiliation with DeKalb Tech. Part of the University System of Georgia (USG); PC is the system's largest granter of associate degrees and its third largest institution.  Perimeter College educates more than one-third of all college transfer students in the State of Georgia.

History

Perimeter College was founded in DeKalb County in association with the DeKalb Board of Education in 1964.

Academics

The academic calendar for GSU's Perimeter College follows the semester format with fall, spring and summer semesters. However, PC also offers full term and half term class schedules, along with other flexible learning schedules.

Academic options at Perimeter includes half semester classes, online classes, learning communities, hybrid courses, study abroad programs, traditional on-campus learning, and more.

Colleges and Schools

As a two-year community college, Perimeter's academic and vocational-career units are divided into departments and programs. Academic departments at PC include art, astronomy, biology and sciences, business, engineering, English, mathematics, music, nursing, theatre, and more.

Student Life

There are many student clubs and organizations available for involvement on each of PC's campuses, covering a broad range of interests from academics, to sports, government, culture and the arts. All student groups and activities are organized through the Office of Student Life. The Clarkston Campus offers 36 student clubs and organizations, the Decatur Campus offers 16, the Dunwoody Campus offers 26, and the Newton Campus offers 17.

The Health, Wellness, and Recreation (HWR) Department on each campus offers students facilities, services and activities to help them stay fit and healthy.  Other student services on each campus include tutoring, counseling, career advising, technical services, support for students with disabilities, and more.

GSU's Perimeter College also offers an annual Career Day, which provides students with career sessions and seminars that demonstrate how different academic majors can be applied in many different career fields.

Traditions

The school colors for Perimeter College (PC) are maroon and gold. Its mascot is the Jaguar.

Athletics

The Perimeter College "Jaguars" comprises eight athletic teams that compete in intercollegiate sports at the state, regional and national level through the National Junior College Athletic Association. Student-athletes at PC may take classes at any of the six PC campuses in the Atlanta, Georgia region and still participate in their chosen sports. The home field or court for each Perimeter College sport is listed below:

• Decatur campus (Men and Women's Basketball)
• Clarkston campus (Women's Soccer)
• Dunwoody campus (Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis and Women's Tennis)
• Newton campus (Softball and Baseball)

Perimeter College intercollegiate sports include:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Soccer
• Tennis

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis

Satellite Campuses

Georgia State University's Perimeter College (PC) has four primary campuses near Atlanta, Georgia:

• Clarkston Campus
• Decatur Campus
• Dunwoody Campus
• Newton Campus

PC also has learning centers in the area, which include:

• Alpharetta Center
• Office of Information Technology (OIT)

Community Life

Perimeter College fosters civic engagement among its student body through its Atlanta Center for Civic Engagement and Service Learning. Programs at the Atlanta Center engage students in helping their communities meet education, public safety and human needs, sustainable living and healthy environments.  The Atlanta Center is a service learning and leadership resource for students, faculty and community members.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Georgia Perimeter 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

• North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
  • Total Employment: 450
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $64520

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