Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1975.

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The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is a public institution located in San Antonio, TX and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Nearly three thousand students enroll at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio annually.

Areas of study offered at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Education
• Engineering

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Only 25 percent of applicants are accepted to the school due to the huge number of applicants for the limited enrollment spots.

The cost of tuition varies for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $8,900 and out-of-state residents pay $19,000 for the year. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at uthscsa.edu.

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 San Antonio has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $36.53
  • Average Annual Salary: $75990
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $78160

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