Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at North Dakota State College of Science 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 North Dakota colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at North Dakota State College of Science is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 58 years.

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North Dakota State College of Science

264 Centennial Drive, Stop 8193, Grand Forks, ND

North Dakota State College of Science is a two-year college offering over 80 courses to choose from 39 programs and you can earn your degree in half the time and for a very low cost.  If you are looking to have hands-on experience on state-of-the-art equipment that gives you an edge over the others then this college is the right choice for you. They have industry partners that offer internships as part of your education and they have a very good history of placements which is about 99 percent. So you will be employed in just a few months after your graduation.

The North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It was founded in 1903 and is the second oldest two-year college in the nation.

NDSCS offers you a complete collegiate experience which includes outstanding academic programs, vibrant campus life with student clubs and organizations, fine arts and athletics. Whether you are looking for a degree, a certificate or a diploma NDSCS offers many exciting options for you to choose from. They have programs in agriculture, architecture, business administration, health sciences, hospitality and science and technology among many other options. And to help you achieve these degrees they offer financial aid based on your need.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Dakota State College of Science 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

• Grand Forks, ND-MN
  • Total Employment: 120
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.35
  • Average Annual Salary: $63130

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