Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash 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 Ohio colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1969.

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University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College

4200 Clermont College Dr, Batavia, OH

University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College (UCBA) is located on 135 wooded acres in Blue Ash, Ohio. UCBA offers more than 60 associate degrees and certificate programs, as well as a Weekend Degree Program and distance learning courses. UCB currently has over 5,000 students enrolled, 147 full-time and 182 part-time faculty and staff.

Academic Departments:

• Allied Health
• Art & Visual Communications
• Behavioral Science
• Biology
• Business & Economics
• Chemistry
• Dental Hygiene
• Electronic Media
• English & Communications
• Foreign Language
• History, Philosophy & Political Science
• Library
• Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science
• Nursing
• Veterinary Technology

Students are encouraged to explore internships, volunteer, and apply for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available through the Career Center. They will have the opportunity to access counselors and resume critiques, as well as brush up on basic interview and job search skills. Other Student Services include access to an assortment of computer and training labs, educational advisors, and tutoring.

Transfer students will be evaluated individual by their respective departments to determine credit transfer from other colleges / universities. For transfer credit to be granted, the institutions must be accredited by one of six regional crediting agencies—all part of the Higher Learning Commission: Middle State, North Central, New England, Northwest, Southern, or Western Associate of Colleges and Schools. You can check school accreditation online at www.chea.org.

UCBA Tuition & Fees (http://www.ucblueash.edu/admissions/tuition.html)

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Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash 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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $71010

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