Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 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 Texas colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at UTHealth is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 68 years.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Houston, TX, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Enrollment at UTHealth is nearly 4,400 yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Engineering
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Interdisciplinary Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. More information regarding admissions can be found at registrar.uth.tmc.edu.

Tuition & fees at UTHealth are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs approximately $7,700 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $29,000 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Four-Year Award
• 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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $70260

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