Contact Information
General Contact
- School Code: 467300
- Phone: (616) 632-8900
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
73.16%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
8:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
96FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$4,440Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Dental Hygienist Program
The dental hygienist program at Baker College of Flint 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 Michigan colleges that offer dental hygienist program.
The Dental Hygienist program at Baker College of Flint is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 2007.
Baker College of Flint (AQ)
1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI
Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Baker College of Flint offers an associate's degree program in dental hygienist.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 27 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Black | 2 |
| Hispanic | 1 |
| White | 23 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Dental Hygienist program at AQ, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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 Rapids-Wyoming, MI
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.79
- Average Annual Salary: $59890
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Baker College of Flint accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Baker College of Flint may provide student services including:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation