Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at University of Maryland – Baltimore 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 Maryland colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at University of Maryland – Baltimore is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation for more than 56 years.

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University of Maryland – Baltimore (UMGC)

3501 University Blvd East, Adelphi, MD

University of Maryland - Baltimore provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Baltimore, Maryland and publically funded. Approximately six thousand students are enrolled per year at University of Maryland - Baltimore.

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

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Philosophy And Religious Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. More information from the admissions office can be found at umaryland.edu.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay nearly $9,900 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $30,000 for the year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $8,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.umaryland.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Maryland – Baltimore has offered the following academic 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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $43.46
  • Average Annual Salary: $90400

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