Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Missouri Southern State 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 Missouri colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Missouri Southern is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1975.

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Missouri Southern State University

Also known as Missouri Southern

One College Park Dr, Saint Louis, MO

Missouri Southern State University is a public university that has a large number of degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Joplin, Missouri, in a predominantly urban area. Enrollment at Missouri Southern State University exceeds five thousand yearly.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Security And Protective Services
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Most students at MSSU scored between 18 to 24 on the ACT exam. More information on admissions can be found at mssu.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $6,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $11,000 for the year. MSSU may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

MSSU has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
• Football (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the school's http://www.mssu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Missouri Southern State University 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

• St. Louis, MO-IL
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $62440

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