Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at St Cloud Technical and Community 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 Minnesota colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at St Cloud Technical and Community College is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 31 years.

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St Cloud Technical and Community College

Also known as Saint Benedict

37 S. College Ave., Saint Joseph, MN

St. Cloud Technical and Community College (SCTCC) is located in Central Minnesota and was founded in 1948, the second technical college to do so in the state of Minnesota.

Located only a block from the Mississippi River, SCTCC is a short drive to scenic roads that pass through the rolling hills and gorgeous farmland of the Central MN region and only an hour to the Twin Cities metro area. The St. Cloud community has continued to grow rapidly and offers the best in education, healthcare, public transportation, and recreational activities.

SCTCC is a science and liberal arts college first and foremost, having introduced the Associate in Arts degree program in 2010. SCTCC offers students 90 study programs, including construction, computer technology, manufacturing, transportation, business management, and healthcare. More than 6,000 students are currently enrolled at SCTCC. To those students, SCTCC offers financial assistance in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships, as well as payment options.

To help students acclimate to campus life, SCTCC also offers various clubs, athletic programs, and activities, as well as academic, student, and technology services.

Applying to SCTCC is a five-step process:

• Fill out and turn in the application
• Receive acceptance letter
• Take Accuplacer assessment test
• Meet with an advisor
• Attend registration

Tuition varies based on degree programs, but most classes at SCTCC are about $177 per credit hour, for both resident and non-resident students. A chart detailing tuition fees can be found at SCTCC or can be obtained by requesting information from this portal.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. St Cloud Technical and Community 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

• St. Cloud, MN
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.11
  • Average Annual Salary: $70950

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