Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Great Falls College – MSU 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 Montana colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at FPCC is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 2002.

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Great Falls College – MSU (FPCC)

605 Indian Street, Poplar, MT

Knowledge truly holds “the” power to build and strengthen the future for the next generation. Education is the key to build tomorrow’s leaders in all walks of life. Great Falls College prides itself in providing the best opportunities for education in a variety of fields. Students can choose from a diverse curriculum including campus learning, distance education and online courses. Great Falls College opens opportunities for all – whether you are a freshman student, transfer student, re-admit student, international or seeking home schooling options. The faculty is highly experienced and knowledgeable.

Great Falls College’s aims provide quality education to youth of today to create leaders of tomorrow with apt knowledge and a zest for progression. With a vision to play a leading role in transforming the lives of students and hence their communities in turn foster economic prosperity in Montana through the use of partnerships, innovation, outreach and technology, this college stands amongst the most sought for colleges for flexible learning opportunities.

Our mission being to foster the success of students and their communities through innovative and flexible learning opportunities for students of all ages and backgrounds and aspirations, students are provided with a great learning experience.

Great Falls College offers a variety of programs like associate programs for science, applied science and arts, Certificate programs, Bachelor’s degree, Master’s or Doctoral degree. They also have advanced research programs for those who believe in lifelong learning. This college is now a multi-campus college with campuses in Billings, Bozeman, Great Falls and Havre each having a diverse curriculum including applied health, business, arts, science, technology, economics and much more for students to select from and ensure their learning and career paths.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

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

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