Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Shawnee 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 Ohio colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at Shawnee State University is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 53 years.

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Shawnee State University

1725 E David Rd, Kettering, OH

SSU is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Portsmouth, OH, which is a predominantly rural area. Approximately 4,600 students are enrolled annually at SSU.

Students may select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Visual And Performing Arts

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and personal statements may be requested for certain programs. More information on admissions can be found at shawnee.edu.

Tuition & fees at SSU are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $7,400 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $13,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is around $6,000 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The SSU "Bears" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NAIA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

For a complete list of programs offered, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.shawnee.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Shawnee 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

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