California Dental Hygiene Colleges

Here is a list of California colleges which offer a wide variety of degrees and diplomas in the dental hygiene field. We've also gathered information about a career in dental hygiene, located at the bottom of the page. Click on a college to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the colleges and their programs.

Dental Hygiene Career Information

Dental hygienists are projected to be one of the 30 fastest growing occupations in the coming years. Under direct supervision, Dental Hygiene College graduates will remove soft and hard deposits from teeth, teach patients how to practice good oral hygiene, and provide other preventive dental care. Dental Hygienists also examine patients' teeth and gums looking for abnormalities. They remove calculus, stains, and plaque from teeth; take and develop dental x-rays; and apply cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides, pit and fissure sealants. In some States, hygienists administer anesthetics, place and carve filling materials, temporary fillings, and periodontal dressings. They may also remove sutures, perform root-planning as a periodontal therapy and smooth and polish metal restorations. Dental Hygienists might also conduct dental health clinics for community groups to expand the services of a dentist.

Almost all jobs for dental hygienists were in offices of dentists. A very small number worked for employment services or in offices of physicians. More than half of all dental hygienists worked part time - less than 35 hours a week.

Salary Information

The earnings of Dental Hygiene College graduates vary depending on their experience, skill level, and location. Median annual earnings of Dental Hygienists are $66,000.

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