Dental Hygiene Program
Colby Community College
What does a dental hygienist do?• Focus on the control and prevention of dental disease• Inspect the mouth and remove deposits and stains from
teeth• Expose and process dental radiographs and counsel
patients in preventive dental care• Apply cavity-deterring agents such as fluoride and
sealants
Where do hygienists work?
• Offices of general practice dentists and dental specialists• Public health agencies, hospitals, and community health
clinics• Public school systems, dental schools, and dental hygiene
education programs• Dental equipment and product sales and research
Job Growth & Income• The median annual wage for dental hygienists is around
$45,000-$60,000.• Employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow 33
percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Ongoing research linking oral health to general health will continue to spur demand for preventative dental services, which are often provided by dental hygienists.
Study at CCC• Dental Hygienist Program• Associate of Applied Science• All courses to be taken prior to sending in portfolio• Have to pass each class with a “C” * or better• Hours• Prerequisites: 32-40 credit hours• Program Specific: 43credit hours• Graduation Total: 70 credit hours
• *The weight of a “C” differs in program specific courses
Program ContactsColby Community College
Attn: Dental Hygiene Department
1255 South Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701
Carol Custard, Application Liaison
785-460-5438
Bobette Maier, Program Site Director
Why choose Colby?• Above average national certification exam pass rate 100
percent pass rate for the past 4 consecutive years• Above average regional clinical exam pass rate• Low faculty-to-student ratio• Governed by the Board of Regents of Kansas• Accredited by the American Dental Association
Commission on Dental Accreditation
City Perks
Come Visit!• Scheduled tours Monday – Friday• One in the morning and one in the afternoon• Schedule a visit and see Colby for yourself!
The Mission of Colby Community College is engaging others in learning and service opportunities to positively affect their world.
Sources
• http://dentalhygienists.com/what-does-a-dental-hygienist-do.html
• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm• http://
www.colbycc.edu/academics/associate-of-applied-science/dental-hygienist/index
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