Dental hygiene provides a unique opportunity to positively impact the oral health of every person that comes into the dentist’s office. 

• The U.S. News & World Report listed Dental Hygienist as the #17 profession in its “100 Best Jobs” list in 2018.
  
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment of dental hygienists will grow nearly 20% by 2026. 
• Dental Hygienists make yearly salaries of about $72,910 according to U.S. News & World Report.

People choose to become dental hygienists because they can:

• Help their patients lead healthier lives.          
• Provide service to others.   
• Enjoy a flexible lifestyle. 
• Educate patients about the importance of oral health.  
• Earn a competitive salary with an Associate degree. 
• Continually advance their careers by getting their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in dental hygiene.