Dental Hygiene

A Career in Dental Hygiene

A bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene provides a world of career opportunities. Licensed dental hygienists may find employment as educators, researchers, administrators, marketing managers, consumer advocates, clinicians, and consultants. A dental hygienist interested in the clinical setting may work in private dental offices, schools, public health clinics, hospitals, managed care organizations, correctional institutions, or nursing homes.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that dental hygiene ranks "among the fastest growing occupations, in response to increasing demand for dental care..." While earnings vary across the nation depending on the employment setting and years of experience, BLS found the national average annual salary to be $62,430.

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