Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Wallace State Community College – Hanceville 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 Alabama colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Wallace State Community College – Hanceville is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 47 years.

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Wallace State Community College – Hanceville

Also known as Wallace State - Hanceville

1141 Wallace Drive, Dothan, AL

Anyone looking to set his or her career on the right track will benefit from attending Wallace State Community College. Wallace State has helped over 300,000 individuals and has helped to improve the economy of Alabama significantly. The school is located in Hanceville, Alabama. Wallace started educating students in 1966 and has impacted the lives of thousands of students.Tuition is $111 per credit for Alabama residents.

Wallace State offers outstanding opportunities for high school students to get a head start on their associate’s degree. Options include the FastTrack Academy and other programs, high school students seeking college credit in technical education, academic programs or automotive technology will obtain an outstanding education. Through the STARS program, credits will transfer to any public college or university in Alabama. The school has agreements with the University of Alabama, Athens State University, and Troy University that provide students with the opportunity to transfer into a bachelor’s degree program.

The college has an outstanding technical division. Anyone looking to gain technical skills for their chosen profession will love Wallace State Community College. Degree programs are offered in

Automotive Manufacturing Technology,  Heating and Air Conditioning, Welding, Upholstery, Collision Repair, Automotive Service Technology, Aviation/Flight Technology, Commercial Sewing, Cosmetology, Diesel Mechanics, Drafting (CAD),  Machine Tool Technology,  Culinary Arts, Poultry Science, and Tool and Die Technology.

The school can help you with applying for scholarships and financial aid. No matter your situation, Wallace State Community College will work with you to make it possible to obtain the career skills you desire.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Wallace State Community College – Hanceville 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).