Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Loma Linda University 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 California colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Loma Linda University is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1961.

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Loma Linda University

4500 Riverwalk Parkway, Riverside, CA

Loma Linda University is a nonprofit private institution located in Loma Linda, CA and provides a large number of program options for students. The Seventh Day Adventists affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. About 4,300 students enroll at LLU yearly.

Students may choose from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. More information regarding admissions can be found at llu.edu.

The cost of tuition is close to $32,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is approximately $3,800. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.llu.edu/index.html.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Loma Linda University has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

• Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.80
  • Average Annual Salary: $86950

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