Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at University of Nebraska Medical Center 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 Nebraska colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

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University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)

1111 Hwy 75, Macy, NE

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is a highly reputed, nationally ranked, four-years-and-above, degree-granting academic medical center. Located in Omaha, UNMC’s mission is to “improve the health of Nebraska through premier educational programs, innovative research, the highest quality patient care, and outreach to underserved populations.”

UNMC offers over 25 programs to more than 3,600 students. It is part of the University of Nebraska System and consists of six colleges and three institutes that offer courses in primary care (ranked 6^th in the United States by U.S. News and World Report), pharmacy, physical therapy, nursing, dentistry, etc.

UNMC’s rich history began in 1880 with the state’s first medical college; a dental college was set up in 1903; the pharmacy college was established in 1908; and the College of Nursing was founded in 1917. With nearly 100 years of experience in the nursing education industry, UNMC’s nursing programs stretch across several communities, including Omaha, Norfolk, Scottsbluff, Kearney and Lincoln.

In 2007, the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges recommended UNMC for 10 years of reaccreditation, along with an expansion of its programs to distance education and degree completion.

The highlight of UNMC’s expansion efforts is the Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education, which was built at a cost of over $52 million – all of it collected through public donations.

Over 70% of the students currently enrolled in the various programs receive some sort of financial aid, with the average aid amount per student being between $6,600 and $9,800.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Nebraska Medical Center offers a bachelor'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).