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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.

A program that prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials, provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.

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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

25-1071

$51,760 $105,620 $239,200

Dental Hygienists

29-1292

$66,470 $94,260 $120,060

Frequently Asked Questions

What careers can I pursue with this major?

Use the Related Careers section above to see roles commonly linked to this field of study. Data is based on CIP–SOC crosswalk and BLS occupational data.

Where does salary data come from?

Salary and employment data come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and Employment Projections.

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Salary Summary

$99,940

Avg Median Salary $99,940
Lowest Median $94,260
Highest Median $105,620

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

Quick Facts

Career Paths 2
Degree Level Bachelor
Code 51.0602

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